This article references Matt Carpenter and more! Rick Hummel of the St.Louis Post-Dispatch reports that infielder Matt Carpenter has been dealing with back tightness. Carpenter says he wasn't concerned "at all" and has reported to camp early. Carpenter has been working on taking ground balls at first base, but manager Mike Matheny said he could also see time at second base and third base this year. The Cardinals are trying to be careful with Carpenter, who is one of their main offensive pieces. Carpenter made the bulk of his starts at first ba[...]Keep on reading: Matt Carpenter Dealing With Back Tightness, Likely To Play First Base In 2018