Nogowski, battling for a reserve spot this spring, went 4-for-4 with four RBI in a Grapefruit League win over the Marlins on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports two of Nogowski's three run-scoring singles came with two outs, making his night at the plate all the more impressive. The success at the dish Saturday pushed the 28-year-old's spring average to .353 (6-for-17) and his RBI tally to eight, enhancing his bid to serve as Paul Goldschmidt's primary backup at first base while also potentially logging some time in the outfield as well.

Nogowski, who has a chance to win a reserve role on the Opening Day roster, slugged a three-run home run, drew two walks and scored an additional run over three plate appearances in a Grapefruit League win over the Mets on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old got his first taste of the big leagues in 2020 after a long minor-league career, going 1-for-4 in his one game. Nogowski enjoyed plenty of success at the plate over his time in the minors and is an excellent contact hitter, so he would appear to have a solid chance at securing a backup role behind Paul Goldschmidt at first base if he can acquit himself well enough during Grapefruit League action.

Nogowski was optioned to the Cardinals' alternate training site Monday.

EDGE Analysis

He got just one start a couple weeks ago, going 1-for-4 with a strikeout, so Nogowski would probably benefit more from being at the alternate training site. Lane Thomas (illness) was activated in a corresponding move.

Nogowski was recalled from the Cardinals' alternate training site Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Nogowski started just one game for the Cardinals during his first brief stint with the team, but he'll return to the active roster Saturday. He should serve in a depth role after Max Schrock was optioned to alternate camp in a corresponding move.

Nogowski was optioned to the Cardinals' alternate camp following the first game of Monday's doubleheader but remains on the practice squad, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nogowski was set to pinch hit in the seventh inning of Game 1 of Monday's twin bill but ultimately did not log an at-bat. The 27-year-old did start and go 1-for-4 in Sunday's 7-2 loss to the White Sox, which marked his first and only major-league regular-season appearance thus far.

Nogowski will make his MLB debut Sunday against the White Sox, starting at first base and batting ninth.

EDGE Analysis

Paul Goldschmidt shifts to designated hitter to make room for the righty-hitting Nogowski to start at first base. The 27-year-old walked more (14.9 percent) than he struck out (11.7 percent) at Triple-A last year, but he has never logged an ISO higher than .182 in the minor leagues.

Nogowski was added to the Cardinals' active roster Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Nogowski should serve as depth at first base and in left field on the major-league roster while several Cardinals recover from COVID-19. He isn't starting in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the White Sox but should be available going forward.

Nogowski will be put on the Cardinals' 28-man roster when the team resumes their season following their COVID-19 outbreak, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

EDGE Analysis

Assuming the Cardinals get the green light to resume their season against the White Sox on Saturday, Nogowski will be called up along with Dylan Carlson, Seth Elledge, Ricardo Sanchez and Rob Kaminski. Nogowski has primarily played at first base and left field during his minor-league career.