Episode
Cardinals' Center Field Crisis
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- May 31, 2026
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- 109
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Summary
The St. Louis Cardinals are flying high this season thanks to Jordan Walker and rookie JJ Wetherholt, but their playoff hopes hinge on fixing a glaring weakness: center fielder Victor Scott II, whose bat is barely scraping by with a .187 average and .507 OPS. Patience has run out — enter top prospect Joshua Baez, who’s crushing it in Triple-A with a .904 OPS, 16 homers, and 39 RBIs in under 200 at-bats. Baez isn’t just a better hitter — he’s a solid defender too. The fix is clear: promote Baez and turn this lineup into a true contender. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/20c93fc3dc1588f5