{
  "id": 17156316,
  "title": "Ex-player issues Masyn Winn demand to Cardinals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/ex-player-issues-masyn-winn-demand-to-cardinals",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-30T01:28:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ex-player-issues-masyn-winn-012817591.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former MLB star pitcher Lance Lynn has suggested that the St. Louis Cardinals should reconsider their lineup placement for shortstop Masyn Winn, who recently slumped in 2026. Lynn contends that putting Winn in the top of the lineup could help him reach his full offensive potential. He argues that when Winn was batting in the three-hole last season, he struggled to perform at his best. Lynn suggests that moving Winn to the nine-hole would be a more appropriate and respectful fit for his talent. While the Cardinals' lineup already boasts promising players like Jordan Walker and JJ Wetherholt, a successful offensive season from Winn would add much-needed depth to the team. Winn is known for his exceptional defense, and a breakout year at the plate could make him one of the best all-around shortstops in the sport.",
  "summary": "St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn features a high ceiling. Winn earned a Gold Glove in 2025. He displayed offensive potential as well, but in 2026 Winn hit just .232 with a .625 OPS. Former MLB star pitcher Lance Lynn isn’t placing all of the blame on Winn for his offensive struggles, though. Lynn believes the Cardinals need to make a lineup […] The post Ex-player issues Masyn Winn demand…",
  "key_points": [
    "Former MLB pitcher Lance Lynn demands St. Louis Cardinals reconsider Masyn Winn's lineup placement.",
    "Lynn argues batting Winn in top of the lineup could help him reach full offensive potential.",
    "Winn's defense makes him one of best all-around shortstops if he has breakout year at plate."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Reorganizing the batting order to favor Masyn Winn represents a strategic attempt to stabilize the Cardinals' offensive depth and unlock the full potential of their defensive standout.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}