Molina Out 4-6 Weeks

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Cardinals placed catcher Yadier Molina on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured left wrist.
It looks like Gary Bennett will be the Cardinals' primary catcher for the next 4-6 weeks. The Cardinals will try to trade for help, as career minor league Brian Esposito is a very weak backup option, but the best they're likely to do is bring in an Alberto Castillo-type player. Bennett should have a little value in NL-only leagues until Molina gets back.

Javy Lopez said he would retire rather than be a backup but could come in and help if the Cards wanted him. Bennett would get the majority of the work. The Reds might part with Chad Moeller to help out since they have Valentin and Ross.

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Cardinals acquired catcher Kelly Stinnett from the Dodgers for cash considerations.
This won't necessarily take the Cardinals out of the market for catching help, but Stinnett is an upgrade over Brian Esposito as a backup while Yadier Molina is out. The Cardinals will probably add him to the roster within the next couple of days.

Stinnett is an upgrade over Esposito and a solid backup behind Bennett.