JUPITER, Fla. (AP) – For the St. Louis Cardinals, the start of spring training happens to coincide with the coldest day of winter in Florida. Pitchers and catchers reported Thursday in 50-degree weather. The Cardinals are beginning preparations for a run at a fifth consecutive playoff berth, and a dozen pitchers played catch in the chill before the first formal team workout Friday.

Among them were left-hander Jaime Garcia and right-hander Michael Wacha, both coming back from injuries. Ace Adam Wainwright made a brief visit to the complex but didn’t throw. Position players aren’t due to report until Tuesday, but some are already in camp, including newcomer Jason Heyward. He was acquired from the Braves in a trade, along with right-hander Jordan Walden.