CHICAGO • This past week, during player development meetings in Jupiter, Fla., general manager John Mozeliak met with coach Jose Oquendo to discuss his role with the team, and while nothing was finalized about the future, the present was determined.

Oquendo will work with some of the Cardinals’ best prospects during instructional league play, Mozeliak said.

The group of infielders that Oquendo will tutor includes shortstop Delvin Perez, the Cardinals’ first pick in the recent draft and perhaps their top position player prospect.

Workouts are held this fall at the team's spring training complex.

The Cardinals have invited 40 of their prospects to instructional league, where players are able to get more individual attention and are often invited to get additional at-bats or, in a few cases, work on a new position. For example, Rowan Wick will go to the Arizona Fall League this year after attending last year's instructionals to move from outfield to pitcher.