This is from Rick Hummel’s chat yesterday. I concur.
Q: Edmundo Sosa or Paul DeJong at shortstop I 2022? What if neither turns out to be what you wanted? Is there anyone in the minor leagues showing promise at shortstop?
A: The Cardinals have former first-round pick Delvin Perez about a year away from the big-league level at shortstop, so there is no need to give a free agent a five-year deal. Also, if you think Nolan Gorman can play second base — and the Cardinals do — then Tommy Edman could play shortstop, if it’s not Sosa or DeJong. That is Edman’s natural position. Shortstop isn’t even close to being an issue with the Cardinals.