Gone, at least for now, are the days of deducing which members of the St. Louis Cardinals will help propel the team into playoff contention. The Cardinals are building for a brighter future, and with the team expected to go nowhere in 2026, many Cardinals fans' eyes will be on the farm to see which players take a step forward in their development in hopes to find a role on the next competitive squad.
A few Cardinals prospects enjoyed signature seasons in 2025, including Rainiel Rodriguez, Joshua Baez and Nathan Church. Several more should make the leap in 2026, and Baseball America is particularly bullish on one Cardinals catching prospect.