Mozeliak says Contreras will be Cardinals’ new first baseman, but there are other options
Five players took time in the field at first base for the Cardinals in 2024, though three of those five combined for only 14 innings.
St. Louis Cardinals All-Star Catcher Willson Contreras Moving to First Base in 2025
Willson Contreras, heading into the third season of his $87.5 million contract with the Cardinals, is set to make the shocking move from catcher to first base.
Cardinals to move Willson Contreras to first base and DH, clearing way for young catchers
Contreras will split a majority of his time in the coming season at first base or designated hitter, Cardinals exec John Mozeliak said Wednesday at the General Manager Meetings. "Having him play more first, more DH," Mozeliak said. "By doing so ...
Cardinals moving Willson Contreras to first base to take over Paul Goldschmidt's spot, 'unlikely' to catch
Barely halfway through his five-year contract, the St. Louis Cardinals are moving catcher Willson Contreras to first base and some DH, executive John Mozeliak told reporters Wednesday at the GM meetings.
Cards Moving Willson Contreras To First Base; Contreras Unlikely To Waive No-Trade Clause
Willson Contreras is changing positions. Neither he nor Sonny Gray plan to waive their no-trade rights, though. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
Cardinals' Contreras moving from catcher to 1B permanently
Cardinals slugger Willson Contreras is making a permanent move to first base, with the goal partly to prolong his career.
Cardinals' Willson Contreras: Moving to first base
Rogers' report seems to suggest it's a full-time move to first base and Contreras will not be splitting reps between there, catcher and designated hitter. He's played 11 games at first base in his career,
Cardinals to Move Willson Contreras to First Base After Nine Years Behind the Plate
After nine years as a catcher, St. Louis Cardinals veteran Willson Contreras will navigate unfamiliar territory in 2025. The Cardinals are moving Contreras to first base effective next year, president of baseball operations John Mozeliak told reporters Wednesday.
Cardinals make big move with Willson Contreras
Two years after making a big splash by signing Willson Contreras, the St. Louis Cardinals are admitting that at least one aspect of that move has not worked out for them.
John Mozeliak basically admits the Cardinals have no intention of making the playoffs
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Following success of MLB's big-spenders, smaller market teams try to counter amid RSN uncertainty
A remarkable era of parity in Major League Baseball hit a bit of a snag this October when the big-spending New York Yankees, ...
What we’re hearing about the Cardinals at the GM meetings
While much of what this reset period will look like is still being determined, the GM meetings did allow for some clarity in ...
Willson Contreras set for full-time position change
St. Louis Cardinals star catcher Willson Contreras set to move to first base according to president of baseball operations ...
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These Cardinals stars could be on the move
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Cardinals linked to ideal Paul Goldschmidt replacement, but will John Mozeliak pay up?
The St. Louis Cardinals were recently connected to a perfect Paul Goldschmidt replacement at first base, but don't get your ...
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Cardinals 'Waving White Flag Before Holidays,' According To MLB Insider
MLB insider Bob Nightengale indicates that the St. Louis Cardinals are waving the white flag on the 2025 season before they even celebrate the holidays.
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Cards' Contreras set to switch positions
The Cardinals have informed Willson Contreras they would like him to change positions in 2025. Speaking with reporters at the General Managers Meetings in San Antonio, Cardinals president of baseball ...