Dexter Fowler is slated to be the starting right fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2019, for better or for worse. Fowler’s performance last year didn’t give any reason for optimism, but we know now that he was dealing with issues off of the field as well.
Now that those issues are being managed in a more transparent manner with the team, there’s hope that the mended relationship will help keep Fowler’s head clear enough for him to rebound.
I am not expecting any huge revelation from Fowler this season. He isn’t getting any younger, and it will take some time to rebuild his lost confidence.