ST LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 27: Harrison Bader #48 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after hitting a home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth inning at Busch Stadium on September 27, 2020 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
The St. Louis Cardinals outfield has been in taters to begin the regular season. They bet on their young outfield to take the next step. For the most part, with the exception of Dylan Carlson, that gamble has not panned out.
The injury to Harrison Bader is a large reason why.