Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez will start the team's first spring game, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. 

Martinez will be stretched out as a starter during camp, and has a chance to break camp in the rotation. Martinez will likely only toss one or two innings during the start, but will build his stamina with time. 

Last season, Martinez posted a 5.08 ERA in 28 1/3 innings in the majors.