3 designated hitter possibilities for the St. Louis Cardinals

Paul Goldschmidt #46 of the St. Louis Cardinals in action against the New York Mets at Citi Field on September 14, 2021 in New York City. The Cardinals defeated the Mets 7-6 in eleven innings. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Paul Goldschmidt #46 of the St. Louis Cardinals in action against the New York Mets at Citi Field on September 14, 2021 in New York City. The Cardinals defeated the Mets 7-6 in eleven innings. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 05: Kyle Schwarber #18 of the Boston Red Sox watches his home run against the New York Yankees during the third inning of the American League Wild Card game at Fenway Park on October 05, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 05: Kyle Schwarber #18 of the Boston Red Sox watches his home run against the New York Yankees during the third inning of the American League Wild Card game at Fenway Park on October 05, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

Kyle Schwarber

Kyle Schwarber became a free agent after declining a mutual option with the Boston Red Sox in November. Schwarber hits some massive home runs and will certainly be a name many call on to fill their need for a bat.

The Cardinals should definitely look into Schwarber.

In 113 games between the Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox, Schwarber hit .266/.374/.552 with a +145 wRC and a .306 BABIP. He hit 32 home runs, 19 doubles, and 71 RBI. For his career, which includes about five and a half seasons with the Chicago Cubs, he’s hit 153 homers.

Yes, with much time spent with the rival Cubs, it would be weird to see him in a Cardinals uniform. Schwarber is definitely a bat you want and if he’s available, the Cardinals should take a shot at getting him.