MLB free agency: Three possible landing spots for Kolten Wong

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 09: Kolten Wong #16 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after hitting a two-RBI double against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning in game five of the National League Division Series at SunTrust Park on October 09, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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MLB teams in need of a Gold Glove second baseman are now free to talk with Kolten Wong.

Joining a long list of MLB teams declining 2021 options on high-priced, productive players, the St. Louis Cardinals elected to not pick up Kolten Wong‘s $12.5 million option for next season, making the eight-year MLB veteran a free agent.

Wong had been with the Cardinals since the organization used a first-round pick on him back in 2011.

In 852 games as a Cardinal, Wong slashed .261/.333/.384 with 53 home runs, 124 doubles, and 53 triples. He rarely stuck out (15% K-rate), continued to find success in the major leagues as a contact hitter while the rest of the league became more of a three true outcome league, and compiled 55 Defensive Runs Saved while flashing the leather as one of the top defensive infielders in baseball.

The current financial state of baseball and uncertainty about the future are set to impact many free agents across the league, but Kolten Wong is sure to be in demand this offseason. While the St. Louis Cardinals may view $12 million as too much for Wong, plenty of other teams may be a bit more comfortable paying for his services in 2021.

At least I hope so. Wong’s eye at the plate, glove in the field, and reliable health are all impressive and will be a huge asset to a contending team.

With free agency now officially underway, here are three teams that make a lot of sense as possible landing spots for Wong.

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