Joe Kelly trails Cardinals top pitching prospect Shelby Miller leads in the club's fifth starter competition heading into what will be the deciding game on Monday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Kelly and Miller will each throw Monday against Minnesota, and the decision will be made following the game.
Kelly owns a 4.91 ERA in 11 spring innings so far and has walked five batters against just two strikeouts. Though Miller only has a 4.63 ERA himself, the top prospect's potential is likely the deciding factor.
Expect Kelly to make the Cardinals' bullpen.