Edman went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 9-4 win over the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Edman's hit well through three games, going 4-for-12, though all of his hits have been singles. His steal was his first of the campaign after he went 32-for-35 on the basepaths a year ago. Edman's starting at shortstop but hitting ninth against right-handed pitchers to begin 2023, which limits potential to pile up counting stats. He's still in consideration to be the leadoff hitter versus southpaws.

Edman is expected to receive starts in the leadoff spot for the Cardinals this season, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Denton lists Edman, Brendan Donovan and Lars Nootbaar as options for the leadoff spot. The switch-hitting Edman has dramatic splits with a career .829 OPS versus lefties and .701 OPS against righties. He could wind up batting leadoff when a southpaw is on the mound and drop to the No. 9 spot against right-handers.

Edman thinks playing for South Korea at the World Baseball Classic helped his mental preparation for the regular season, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

South Korea didn't advance out of pool play, and Edman went just 2-for-11 with two RBI and a run scored while at the tournament. Nonetheless, it sounds like the veteran infielder has gained some benefit from competing on the international stage. Edman hit .265 with a .724 OPS, 13 home runs, 32 stolen bases, 57 RBI and 95 runs scored over 153 games last season. He can play a variety of positions for the Cardinals, but he's most likely to see time at shortstop and second base.

Edman agreed to a one-year, $4.2 million contract with the Cardinals on Friday to avoid arbitration, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's the first year of arbitration eligiblity for Edman, who had a .265/.324/.400 slash line with 13 home runs, 57 RBI, 95 runs and 32 stolen bases last season. The 27-year-old switch hitter is expected to begin 2023 as St. Louis' starting shortstop

Edman went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI, two runs and two stolen bases in Wednesday's loss to the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Edman ripped an RBI single off Johan Oviedo in the first inning before stealing second base and coming around to score before the end of the frame. He later added two more hits including a double while scoring another run. The multi-hit effort was Edman's first since Sept. 17 while the stolen base was his 32nd of the year. The 27-year-old will look to repeat Wednesday's performance when the Cardinals face the Phillies on Friday in Game 1 of the Wild Card Round.

Edman is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Pittsburgh, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Edman is on the bench for the third time in five games while Paul DeJong steps in for him at shortstop. Though he's limping to the finish line of the regular season with a .100/.229/.133 slash line over his last nine games, Edman may not be fully secure in an everyday role as the postseason approaches.

Edman isn't starting Saturday against the Pirates, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Edman went 0-for-3 during Friday's win over Pittsburgh, and he'll retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Paul DeJong is starting at shortstop and batting ninth.

Edman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Edman is one of several Cardinals regulars getting the day off for the series finale after St. Louis clinched the National League Central title with a 6-2 win Tuesday. Paul DeJong will draw the start at shortstop in place of Edman, who went 1-for-2 with a double and two walks Tuesday.

Edman is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Reds, Daniel Guerrero of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Edman started the past seven contests and will step out of the lineup Sunday after he posted a .345/.367/.379 with two RBI and four stolen bases during that span. Paul DeJong will take over at shortstop in the series finale against Cincinnati.

Edman went 3-for-5 with one RBI and one steal in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Edman nabbed second base against righty reliever Hunter Strickland and catcher Chuckie Robinson in the first game of Saturday's twin bill. After a 15-game stretch when he recorded a .426 average over 54 at-bats, the shortstop suffered an 0-for-11 slump in his last three games before breaking out of it in this contest. In addition, the 27-year-old has recorded four steals in his last eight games.