Michael Siani will serve as a reserve as Victor Scott claims St. Louis’ Opening Day center field spot, per team updates, following their spring competition.

Fantasy Impact

Siani’s .334 OPS over 47 spring plate appearances pales next to Scott’s surge, pushing him to the Cardinals’ fourth outfielder role Sunday despite making the roster. The 25-year-old lefty takes a backseat. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues should stash him, banking on his glove and speed for spot value in St. Louis’ 2025 outfield if opportunities arise.

Michael Siani (illness) will start in center field and bat leadoff in Friday’s split-squad game against the Mets, per team updates, back after a week sidelined by illness.

Fantasy Impact

Siani’s 4-for-40 spring clip in 13 games lags Victor Scott’s 1.133 OPS, but he resumes Friday in the Cardinals’ center field battle during split-squad play versus the Mets. His glove stands out. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues should stash him, expecting the 25-year-old’s speed to snag steals or a platoon role in St. Louis’ 2025 outfield if he outshines Scott.

Michael Siani was scratched from Monday's lineup due to an illness.

Fantasy Impact

Siani was a late scratch on Monday. He can be considered as day-to-day as he battles an illness.

Michael Siani was a late scratch from the Cardinals lineup on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

It is unclear what the reason was for why Siani was scratched. There should be an update provided when available.

The Cardinals are “torn” between starting Michael Siani or Victor Scott in center field, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

With Lars Nootbaar set for left and a CF backup gig, Siani brings top-tier defense but a grim 1-for-25 spring clip—Victor Scott’s 7-for-22 with a homer and four steals pushes the issue, with only one making Opening Day and the loser off to Triple-A Memphis. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can lean toward Scott’s bat and legs; Siani’s glove alone won’t cut it.