Paul DeJong #11 of the St. Louis Cardinals in action against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on May 1, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Although he has a team-friendly contract, St Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong is quite possibly playing his way out of the team’s future plans. Should the Cardinals explore upgrades at the shortstop position?
Flashback to 2019, and you’ll see a potential franchise cornerstone player named Paul DeJong making his first all-star appearance for the St. Louis Cardinals. The shortstop was on his way to a 30 home run season and was making an impression as one of the best emerging shortstops in the game.