Calls Grow for Increased Playing Time for Jose Fermin

Calls for Jose Fermin to receive increased playing time are growing as the Cardinals' bottom-of-the-order hitters continue to struggle. With players like Pedro Pages, Nathan Church, and Victor Scott II failing to meet league-average production, Fermin is viewed by some as a necessary alternative to spark the offense. The Cardinals' management faces pressure to address these offensive gaps as they navigate a season defined by inconsistent production.