Willson Contreras has moved from catcher to first base as the Cardinals attempt to minimize the wear and tear on his body.

After spending nine seasons primarily in a catcher role with the Chicago Cubs and the Cardinals, the team announced that ...

T he St. Louis Cardinals are moving Willson Contreras from catcher to first base this season, and he reportedly has bulked up ...

This spring has been and continues to be a learning experience for Willson Contreras as he adapts to playing first base.

Cancel anytime. St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol talked about the preparation Willson Contreras is doing in order to play at first base. Video by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch ...

The St. Louis Cardinals surprised everyone when they decided to move three-time All-Star Willson Contreras from catcher to first base earlier this offseason. Co ...

While the shift should ultimately raise St. Louis' offensive ceiling, there are legitimate questions as to how Contreras can perform defensively in a new position. After all, the 32-year-old has ...

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (40) is bigger than ever, hoping to produce power numbers to match in 2025. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Willson Contreras is ...

Willson Contreras is casting a broader shadow in St. Louis Cardinals' camp this spring, physical modifications resulting from a weight-room regimen he adopted to bulk up for a move to first base.