Cardinals Infield and Contract Decisions

Masyn Winn's lingering thumb issue and .629 OPS leave shortstop's offensive outlook unsettled despite elite defense, while JJ Wetherholt's underlying numbers support optimism. Burleson's projected $8.3 million arbitration salary, Gorman's collapse and possible non-tender, third-base uncertainty, Jesús Báez's breakout and Jordan Walker's Hank Aaron Award recognition remain central winter decisions.