PT TOMORROW: NL Central—A playing time crunch is emerging in STL
Jun 22 2021
The Cardinals have been among the most anemic offenses from a runs per game perspective (3.97, 25th best in league). However, they’ve gotten reinforcements lately with Paul DeJong (SS, STL) returning to the lineup and Justin Williams (OF, STL) and Harrison Bader (OF, STL) set to return from injury in short order. Assuming the duo have successful rehab stints and the rest of the regulars in the lineup remain healthy in the meantime, the versatility of Tommy Edman (2B/OF, STL) will allow the team to mix and match the lineup as they see fit.
On the rare occasion that the team’s entire outfield has been healthy, the team has opted to use Edman primarily as a second baseman with Bader, Tyler O’Neill (OF, STL), and Dylan...
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