Cardinals pitching prospect Carlos Martinez has yet to show up for spring training because he's still having visa issues, The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported. Martinez is stuck in the Dominican Republic awaiting a work visa to travel to the United States. His delay means it's unlikely he will be ready for the start of the season with any of the team's minor-league affiliates.
Martinez remains in contact with the team and continues to work out in the Dominican. However, he is not on a formal throwing program because of his uncertain timetable. MLB has been involved in the process trying to help Martinez, who is considered a top-100 prospect by MLB.com (No. 33) and Baseball America (No. 38).