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Cardinals Open to Short-Term Third-Base Addition
The St. Louis Cardinals are considering a short-term third baseman as they plan for the offseason.
Third base is unsettled, while the team has established players at several other positions.
Nolan Gorman’s future with the team is uncertain after he struggled to establish himself in the major leagues, and he could be traded or released.
The Cardinals want a bridge to prospect Jesús Báez, who is not yet their answer at third base.
Free-agent choices appear limited, and several possible additions have defensive or hitting concerns.
Strong defense matters to St. Louis, whose pitchers had one of baseball’s lowest strikeout rates this season.
The team could also consider trades, but a costly veteran who requires young talent may not fit its plans.
The Cardinals are open to adding a short-term third baseman to bridge the gap to prospect Jesús Báez, according to a report by Derrick Goold.
Third base is unsettled, with Nolan Gorman having been the team’s most frequent option there this season.
Gorman has yet to establish himself in the majors and is a possible non-tender or trade candidate.
The Cardinals are also weighing their offseason needs as they consider options in free agency and the trade market.
- Who
- The St. Louis Cardinals.
- What
- The team is open to adding a short-term third baseman. The move could bridge the gap to prospect Jesús Báez.
- When
- This offseason.
- Where
- St. Louis.
- Why
- Third base is unsettled, and the Cardinals are considering a temporary option until Jesús Báez is ready.
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- Third-base prospect
- Jesús Báez
- Most frequent third-base option this season
- Nolan Gorman
- Pitching staff strikeout rate
- 20.6%
- Alec Bohm
- Set to reach free agency for the first time this winter