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Cardinals Predicted To Make Surprising Addition This Summer

The Cardinals are going to have a chance to add some high-end talent
Patrick McAvoy|
Sep 5, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of the hat and glove of St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman (not pictured) before a game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Sep 5, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of the hat and glove of St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman (not pictured) before a game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Cardinals obviously didn't have the exact season they wanted to have in 2024.

The Cardinals did take a step forward, but they still missed out on the playoffs. As negative as that was, they will have the No. 5 pick in the upcoming 2025 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft this summer in response.

St. Louis used its top pick last year to select infielder JJ Wetherholt with the No. 7 pick. Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter predicted that the Cardinals will use their first pick on an infielder once again in Wake Forest shortstop Marek Houston.

"No. 5. St. Louis Cardinals: SS Marek Houston, Wake Forest," Reuter said. "Houston won the starting shortstop job at Wake Forest as a true freshman on the strength of his glove, and his offensive game has caught up to his defense during his three years on campus. He is hitting .344/.453/.595 with 11 doubles, 10 home runs, 48 RBI and 16 steals in 42 games, and his well-rounded game and high floor make him a safe bet to go off the board inside the top 10."

Those are some pretty eye-popping numbers. The Cardinals don't really need another shortstop as Masyn Winn is the shortstop of the future at just 23 years old. St. Louis is pretty set at the position, but it could never hurt to add a high-end talent like Houston. We are just a few months away from finding out who St. Louis will take.

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Patrick McAvoy's experiences include local and national sports coverage at the New England Sports Network with a focus on baseball and basketball. Outside of journalism, Patrick also is pursuing an MBA at Brandeis University. After quickly rising as one of the most productive writers on the site, he expanded his reach to write for Baseball Essential, a national baseball site in Sports Illustrated Media Group. For all business/marketing inquiries regarding Inside The Cardinals, please reach out to Scott Neville: nevilles@merrimack.edu

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