President of baseball operations John Mozeliak shared insights on transitioning Willson Contreras from catcher to first base, prioritizing Contreras' long-term health beyond the 2023 season.
Contreras expressed a strong desire to remain with the Cardinals through their current reset, indicated by his unwillingness to waive his full no-trade clause this offseason.
The organization believes that moving Contreras to first base will help him maintain longevity in his career, allowing the team to utilize Ivan Herrera and Pedro Pages at catcher.
Contreras' defensive struggles, voiced almost immediately into his tenure with the Cardinals, have led to repeated discussions about his future behind the plate.
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