Jordan Hicks #49 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches during the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium on June 6, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Scott Kane/Getty Images)
With Alex Reyes succeeding at closer and the injury cloud hanging overhead, maybe the the St. Louis Cardinals should d ease expectations for Jordan Hicks.
Jordan Hicks is electric. He captured the imagination of St. Louis Cardinals fans and baseball fans alike with his ability to eclipse triple digits on his fastball. However, after missing all of the 2020 season after opting out and recovering from an injury, his 2021 season was also cut short.