5 bench options the St. Louis Cardinals should consider after the lockout

Kevin Pillar
Speaking of providing leadership to younger players, Kevin Pillar could perfectly fill that role for the Cardinals.
Over the years, Pillar has been more of a defensive asset as he’s able to play all outfield positions with a career .991 fielding percentage and 52 defensive runs saved. He would not be a candidate to replace Tyler O’Neill, Harrison Bader, or Dylan Carlson, but he definitely could assist. Pillar could spell O’Neill if he were plugged in as a designated hitter. He could also assist in other situations.
Pillar has hit .260/.297/.409 with 97 homers and 92 stolen bases over his career spanning seven seasons.
Pillar is a free agent that the Cardinals should connect with once the lockout ends as he would be a good situational option for Marmol.