The St. Louis Cardinals are going to have a tough decision to make soon.
Opening Day is right around the corner and the club is dealing with some injuries already. One of the most notable absences for the club so far in Spring Training has been utility man Tommy Edman.
Edman was expected to be the club's everyday center fielder with Dylan Carlson expected to be the team's fourth outfielder. The young utility man hasn't been fully active yet, though as he recovers from wrist surgery.
Because of the absence of Edman, young speedster Victor Scott II has gotten an extended opportunity and certainly has made the most of it and even could make the big league club, according to The Athletic's Katie Woo.
"If you're looking for a spring storyline the next week will be important for the Cardinals (center field) plans," Woo said." The Cardinals remain non-committal to Victor Scott II opening the year with the big league club, but there's a reason we've seen him so much in spring games."
Scott is St. Louis' No. 4 prospect and shined in 2023. He appeared in 132 games and launched nine home runs, drove in 63 runs, hit 20 doubles, hit 10 triples, and stole an eye-popping 94 bases. Scott slashed .303/.369/.425 while seeing time with the High-A Peoria Chiefs and Double-A Springfield Cardinals.
He's just 23 years old and began his big league career in 2022, but he's already turning heads. It wouldn't be surprising to see him at least start the 2024 season in the minor leagues, but if he continues to play at the rate he has, he might not give the team a choice.
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