Cardinals release three-time All-Star infielder

The release is not too surprising considering how poorly Crawford has played this season. The 37-year-old had spent his entire career with the San Francisco Giants prior to 2024. But he signed with the Cardinals as a free agent in late February and proceeded to perform worse this season than he did last year when he batted .194.

In 28 games, Crawford has batted .169 for St. Louis with five doubles and one home run. He has hardly seen any playing time lately, which may have prompted the move.

Unless the Giants or another team decides to give Crawford a shot, this could be the end for the former three-time All-Star.

A former fourth-round pick, Crawford won two World Series with the Giants and has won four Gold Gloves plus a Silver Slugger award.