Cardinals Move Willson Contreras Away from Catcher Position

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The Cardinals have added Tres Barrera as a third catcher to their roster and plan to use former All-Star catcher Willson Contreras mostly as a designated hitter and sometimes in left field. Andrew Knizner will be the primary catcher. The team is looking to improve their execution and choices with two-strike pitches. The Cardinals have lost seven consecutive games and have the worst record in the National League.
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