Prospects Kelly, Flaherty optioned amid moves

The Cardinals announced a round of high-profile cuts to their big league camp roster after Sunday’s 10-0 Spring Training win over the Nationals, optioning top prospects Carson Kelly and Jack Flaherty to Triple-A Memphis alongside outfielder Oscar Mercado, left-hander Ryan Sherriff, second baseman Breyvic Valera and right-hander John Gant.