 Through the end of 2013, Neshek had faced 555 right-handed batters in his MLB career, holding them to a .181 batting average, .257 OBP, and .315 SLG.In 326 PA, opposite-handed hitters had more success with a .237 AVG, .328 OBP, and .432 SLG.Neshek signed a minor league deal with the St. Louis Cardinals on February 6, 2014, with an invitation to spring training and an opportunity as a right-handed specialist against right-handed batters from the bullpen.