Veteran Outfielder Cut Loose After Spring Training
James, 33, hit .243 with 12 home runs and 54 RBIs last season.
The St. Louis Cardinals have released veteran outfielder Josh James, the team announced Thursday.
James, 33, hit .243 with 12 home runs and 54 RBIs last season. He was expected to compete for a bench role this year, but the Cardinals decided to go with younger options.
James has played 11 seasons in the majors, including stints with the Cubs, Braves, and Red Sox. He is a career .252 hitter with 122 home runs and 501 RBIs.
The Cardinals now have three open spots on their 26-man roster. They are expected to fill those spots with a combination of Rule 5 draft pick Nick Plummer, utility player Lars Nootbaar, and outfielder Corey Dickerson.
James is now a free agent and is expected to draw interest from several teams.
- The Chicago Cubs are in need of an outfielder after losing Kyle Schwarber and Joc Pederson to free agency.
- The Los Angeles Angels could also be a potential landing spot for James. They are looking for a left-handed bat to complement Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani.
- The New York Mets are another team that could be interested in James. They are looking for a veteran outfielder to provide depth behind Brandon Nimmo and Starling Marte.
James is a solid hitter with a good eye at the plate. He is also a good defender in the outfield. He could be a valuable addition to any team looking for a bench bat or a platoon partner.
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