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Matt Carpenter is a game of what if for the St. Louis Cardinals

Aug 19, 2020; Chicago, Illinois, USA; St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter (13) hits a grand slam against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Most fans have Matt Carpenter’s position for 2021 on the bench. What if Matt Carpenter rights his ship and doesn’t let the shift sink him in 2021?

During the 2019 and shortened 2020 season, Matt Carpenter created a lot of anxious St. Louis Cardinals fans when he stepped up to the plate.

After the 2018 season, Carpenter signed a two-year $39 million contract extension with the club taking him through 2021.