With Willson Contreras mired in an offensive struggle that dragged his average down to .201 entering Tuesday, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol expressed confidence that his catcher could swing his way out of the inconsistency.
How much do the three-time All-Star’s struggles mean for what the Cardinals do with their fifth spot in the batting order that has been regularly occupied by Contreras?
“This guy is ultra-competitive and at the end of the day just wants to help us win,” Marmol said before the game Tuesday. “He's the type that will continue to put pressure on himself, and it's a cycle that it's hard to get out of.