MLB Rumors: Brandon Crawford, Cardinals Agree to Contract After Giants Tenure

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Veteran shortstop Brandon Crawford agreed to a deal with the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, according to The Athletic’s Katie Woo.

That news comes after the St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Derrick Goold reported there was “mutual interest” between the two sides.

According to Goold, the Cardinals are looking for a backup to rookie Masyn Winn, who made his debut late last season.

Crawford is coming off a two-year, $32 million contract with the San Fransico Giants, whom he has spent his entire career with. Last season, Crawford hit a career-low .194, collecting 55 hits and seven homers in 92 games.

While Crawford’s hitting has taken a dip in the past two seasons, the four-time Golden Glove Award winner could still be a valuable defensive presence for the Cardinals or a solid veteran mentor to the Cardinals’ young core.

Crawford, 37, spent 13 seasons with the Giants, aiding them in winning two World Series in 2012 and 2014.

Perhaps Crawford would have liked to close out his career with his hometown team, but now he could have the chance to make an impact in St. Louis.