Alex Reyes #29 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates with Andrew Knizner #7 after the final out in a 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates during the game at PNC Park on May 2, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
St Louis Cardinals catcher Andrew Knizner has been seeing playing time of late over Yadier Molina. Why? Will it continue?
There has been increased frustration among St. Louis Cardinals fans over the decline in Yadier Molina’s performance. His pitch framing ability has declined. His offensive numbers are trending down. Yet he remains a franchise icon, a pillar in the locker room and still an important player for the franchise in every facet.