Cardinals Seek Left-Handed Infield Help for Offseason
The St. Louis Cardinals are interested in adding a left-handed-hitting infielder as the offseason begins on November 3, 2026, while continuing to build through scouting and player development.
St. Louis is expected to pursue targeted roster additions rather than a major, expensive signing this winter. The club is also looking for bullpen help and would like to add a dependable starting pitcher, while keeping its longer-term focus on amateur scouting and player development.
An infield role player who bats left-handed is among the team’s stated areas of interest. Such an addition would balance right-handed hitters Jose Fermin, Blaze Jordan, Thomas Saggese and Masyn Winn. Third base has been identified as a possible place to add short-term depth, as prospects Jesus Baez and Rainiel Rodriguez have yet to reach Triple-A and are not expected to be likely Opening Day options.
The left-handed preference narrows the profile under consideration. Eugenio Suarez and Alec Bohm are right-handed hitters, while switch-hitters Yoan Moncada and Jeimer Candelario offer another possibility. JP Crawford stands out as a left-handed hitter who can play shortstop or third base; he moved to third in 2026 and has won a Gold Glove. St. Louis can begin signing players as the offseason market gets underway.