After playing for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2018, Francisco Pena will be coming back to the team on a minor league deal for at least 2019. This deal brings back another friendly presence in the clubhouse and is great for the Cardinals culture. On the field may be the slight issue.
Last year, Pena appeared in a career high 58 games, mostly due to the groin injury that kept Yadier Molina sidelined for a month. In his opportunities Pena was not exactly stellar with the bat hitting for just a .