NL Central: Fermín is the Cardinals' latest third baseman -- will it last?
Jul 17 2026
The Cardinals return from the All-Star Break having fallen off the pace of the NL Central a bit, with a 50-45 record that puts them eight and a half games behind the Brewers and three and a half games behind the Cubs in the division. One roster question did appear to be answered in the runup to the break, however, as José Fermín solidified his spot in the roster as a utility man who can play third base.
The third base carousel has spun through nearly the whole 40-man roster this year (okay, that's hyperbole, but not by much). Nolan Gorman's brutal slump saw the slugger optioned to Memphis in mid-June. Meanwhile, Blaze Jordan's follow-up act started off hot but then cooled off at the plate. Jordan's slashing...
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