Kurt Suzuki
Kurt Suzuki, 38, is one of the better offensive catchers on the free agent market. He did not slug at a high rate in 2020, though he did manage a quality .270 batting average and .349 OBP.
If the St. Louis Cardinals were to sign Suzuki, they would replace a 17-year veteran with a 14-year veteran. Suzuki is not Yadier Molina behind the plate, but he does have experience curating a championship pitching staff, as he did so with the Washington Nationals two seasons ago.
Built on pitching but in great need of offense, the St. Louis Cardinals would find a worthy hybrid option in Suzuki. He’d put forth strong at-bats from a bottom-third spot in the batting order; however, maintaining the well-being of the staff would be his top priority.
If St. Louis does move on from Molina, bringing aboard a battle-tested and wise Kurt Suzuki would smoothen the transition.