Joshua Baez Navigating Struggles After Hot Debut

Joshua Baez is one of nine players to debut for the Cardinals this season, contributing to the team's ongoing evaluation of its young core under Chaim Bloom. After a strong three-homer debut, Baez has hit a rough patch, going 0-for-9 with a hit-by-pitch and a run scored during Monday's doubleheader in Cincinnati. The team remains committed to testing his development as part of their broader roster strategy.