Barely halfway through his five-year contract, the St. Louis Cardinals are moving catcher Willson Contreras to first base and some DH, executive John Mozeliak told reporters Wednesday at the GM meetings.

Willson Contreras, heading into the third season of his $87.5 million contract with the Cardinals, is set to make the shocking move from catcher to first base.

The St. Louis Cardinals are preparing to move veteran catcher Willson Contreras to first base for the upcoming season, according to multiple reports.

After nine years as a catcher, St. Louis Cardinals veteran Willson Contreras will navigate unfamiliar territory in 2025. The Cardinals are moving Contreras to first base effective next year, president of baseball operations John Mozeliak told reporters Wednesday.

Barely halfway through his five-year contract, the St. Louis Cardinals are moving catcher Willson Contreras to first base, according to ESPN. Contreras, 32, was signed by the Card

Coming off his worst statistical season to date, it seemed inevitable. With Willson Contreras now moving to first base, Paul Goldschmidt's time in St. Louis has come and gone.