The St. Louis Cardinals acquired All Star first baseman Paul Goldschmidt on Thursday in exchange for catcher Carson Kelly, pitcher Luke Weaver, and minor league infielder Andy Young. The trade also included a compensation pick in the 2019 draft.
Goldschmidt is the middle of the lineup bat the Cardinals have been looking for, and his addition fills a variety of gaps in the Cardinals lineup. One of the issues resolved by Goldschmidt’s arrival, albeit indirectly, is who will play third base in 2019. Matt Carpenter and his weak shoulder will likely be moved to the left side of the infield to make room for Goldschmidt at his natural position.