St. Louis has some pivotal decisions to make ahead of the 2026 season on young hurlers. Between pieces to build around, trade bait, and long shots, the Cardinals front office has it cut out for themselves.
The St. Louis Cardinals have subscribed to the notion of being uncompetitive in 2026. They've done so by trading away star first baseman Willson Contreras and veteran right-handed pitcher Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox.
The return on both deals consisted entirely of young pitchers that St.