St. Louis Will Look Different in 2025
The only certainty for the upcoming offseason regarding the St. Louis Cardinals is that first baseman Paul Goldschmidt will not return to the team in 2025.
Goldschmidt has provided everything the team hoped for, but he will be a costly option in free agency, as the club aims to reset its organization. This means difficult decisions lie ahead, and reports indicate they have already made one by opting not to re-sign Goldschmidt.
Any team in need of a first baseman would see an upgrade by acquiring Goldschmidt, with Bleacher Report‘s Erik Beaston surprisingly suggesting the struggling Los Angeles Angels as a potential destination.
“Goldschmidt is coming off the worst statistical season of his career, and while his play picked up in the second half of the season, the team would understandably be hesitant to give him a qualifying offer, not knowing for sure if he can build on that momentum or if he will get off to the same slow start that he did in 2024,” Beaston said.
“The (Cincinnati Reds), Angels, (Seattle Mariners), and (Minnesota Twins) are all teams that could use upgrades at the position and, with Nightengale reporting the Mariners would be interested in acquiring Pete Alonso, it is an organization Goldschmidt could call home should the Polar Bear opt to sign elsewhere.”
Absolutely! The Los Angeles Angels could potentially benefit greatly from signing Paul Goldschmidt. Given their recent struggles, bringing in a proven hitter like Goldschmidt could provide the much-needed offensive boost they’ve been lacking. His experience and talent might help elevate the team’s performance and stability.
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