The St. Louis Cardinals are transitioning catcher Willson Contreras to first base and some DH to prioritize his health and longevity, midway through his five-year contract. Contreras, known for his bat, hit .262/.380/.468 with 15 homers in 84 games last season, prompting the move. With Contreras out, Iván Herrera and Pedro Pagés are expected to share catching duties, leaving no room for departing free agent Paul Goldschmidt on the roster. the text you provide.
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Cardinals moving Willson Contreras to first base to take over Paul Goldschmidt’s spot, ‘unlikely’ to catch
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