Cardinals consider adding a third baseman through trade or free agency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 12:15 PM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026

As the Cardinals evaluate their third base position for 2026, multiple players have failed to assert themselves. Concerns linger over options like Nolan Gorman and Blaze Jordan, who is out for the season. To address this gap, St. Louis may explore signing third baseman Alec Bohm or making a trade for players like Royce Lewis or Gunnar Henderson. Japanese third baseman Teruaki Soto could also be a target, potentially commanding a significant contract. The franchise's direction will depend on their assessment of both internal and external options.
- •Cardinals have struggled at third base, with no standout performers in 2026.
- •Nolan Gorman and Blaze Jordan face uncertainties regarding their futures.
- •Alec Bohm may be a primary target in free agency.
- •Royce Lewis and Gunnar Henderson are potential trade candidates.
- •Teruaki Soto is a leading international prospect expected to be posted.
- 12:15 PMYahoo Sports — Should the Cardinals Add An External Third Baseman?
"The biggest question surrounding the Cardinals’ current position-player core centers on the third base position. In 2026, several players got notable run at the hot corner for St. Louis, but no one stood out. Those options leave varying levels of concern, from Nolan Gorman being a non-tender candidate, Blaze Jordan suffering a season-ending ankle injury, …
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