In Saturday’ spring opener vs. the Marlins, the Cardinals lineup features some of the club’s projected starters like third baseman Nolan Arenado, catcher Willson Contreras, and shortstop Masyn Winn.

Willson Contreras is casting a broader shadow in St. Louis Cardinals' camp this spring, physical modifications resulting from a weight-room regimen he adopted to bulk up for a move to first base.

St. Louis Cardinals slugger Willson Contreras showed up heavier than normal in hopes of producing more power in 2025.

This position change for Contreras comes after the 32-year-old played only 84 games last season due to multiple injuries. The hope from here is that this change to first base will allow him to stay healthier and make a more significant impact at the plate as the Cardinals look to bounce back in 2025.

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman and former catcher Willson Contreras ran drills at first base and practiced hitting during spring training in Jupiter, Florida on Feb. 17, 2025. Video by

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Asked if he had a home run total in mind for his inaugural season out of shin pads, Contreras smirked and relayed a conversation he recently had with his brother, William, the catcher for the Milwaukee Brewers.

It's no secret the St. Louis Cardinals are trying to trade away third baseman Nolan Arenado who has three years, $64 million remaining on his contract.

Shortstop prospect JJ Wetherholt delivered the Cardinals' first homer of spring as the fight for jobs is underway.