1 player the St. Louis Cardinals should steal from each NL West team

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 11: Alex Wood #57 of the San Francisco Giants pitches during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game 3 of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 11, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants Alex Wood

A 31-year-old lefty arm, Alex Wood induces 50.8% groundballs with his pitches, making him an ideal candidate for the Cardinals.

Wood signed a 2-year contract with the Giants worth $25 million this offseason.

In 26 games started for the Giants in 2021, Wood was 10-4 throwing 138.2 innings, striking out 152 batters. He had an impressive 32.2 called strike percentage. He did have a career high 16 batters hit by pitch and seven wild pitches.

Wood uses his slider as his put away pitch. He also uses a sinker and a changeup. His sinker averaged 91.8 mph with a 20.9-inch vertical drop and an active spin of 99%. The slider averages 84 mph with an 41.3-inch vertical drop and an active spin of 26%. The changeup average 85.3 mph with 36.2-inches of vertival drop and an active spin of 95%.

While the Giants are likely having him as an important piece of their rotation, if Wood were to become available it would be an intriguing get for the Cardinals.

San Francisco Giants Alex Wood

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