JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — St. Louis is limiting third baseman David Freese during early workouts this spring after injuries shortened what the Cardinals had hoped would be the third baseman’s breakout season last year.
As had been the plan entering spring training, Freese didn’t field as many grounders as other position players in defensive drills Sunday. He did end one of the corner infield drills by making a diving stop on a one-hopper to his left.
Ankle injuries limited Freese to 70 games last season, during which he hit .296 with four home runs and 36 RBIs. The injuries caused him to miss the final two months of the season.
