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

Oliver Marmol #37 of the St Louis Cardinals watches game action against the Washington Nationals during a spring training game at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on March 16, 2018 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Nationals defeated the Cardinals 4-2. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)
Oliver Marmol #37 of the St Louis Cardinals watches game action against the Washington Nationals during a spring training game at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on March 16, 2018 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Nationals defeated the Cardinals 4-2. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 28: Josh Harrison #1 of the Oakland Athletics makes a throw to first base to complete a double play during the eighth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on September 28, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 28: Josh Harrison #1 of the Oakland Athletics makes a throw to first base to complete a double play during the eighth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on September 28, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /

Josh Harrison

If the club is looking for a platoon option at second base, Josh Harrison could be just the glove and bat the Cardinals need.

Harrison has played second, third, shortstop, and all three outfield slots. Overall, Harrison has a .968 fielding percentage. The righty hit .279/.341/.400 in 2021 with a 103+ wRC. He had 33 doubles, two triples, and eight home runs. Additionally, he had 60 RBI, 31 walks, and nine stolen bases.

Harrison would be an excellent situational option for the Cardinals as he can play multiple positions and has a pretty good bat. While he’s primarily played second base, he could be an option to help if Tommy Edman needs a break or needs to play elsewhere in the field.

The 34-year-old would be a strong veteran presence in the dugout with nine seasons of service in the majors.