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' 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.
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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.
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 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. Contreras, 32, has played 11 games at first base in his entire 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,
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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 John Mozeliak.
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