Before the Cardinals can make moves to discuss future extensions or even consider what their 2021 roster might look like, there is a looming unknown in the way.
The 2020 season, when or if it happens, will have financial repercussions.
Aware of catcher Yadier Molina’s comments this week that he has reconsidered and would test free agency if unable to agree on an extension with the Cardinals, team executive John Mozeliak described how it is difficult at this time to forecast too far ahead. A season already shortened and possibly threatened by the coronavirus pandemic will impact roster decisions as early as this fall.