As the St. Louis Cardinals head into the offseason, they'll be tiptoeing in unfamiliar territory as they embark on a full-scale rebuild for the first time in decades. With the team not expected to be serious contenders in 2026, some players have hinted that they may be looking for greener pastures this winter.
One such Cardinal is Sonny Gray, who served as the team's No. 1 starter for the past two seasons. After the Cardinals were eliminated from postseason contention, Gray was candid with MLB.com reporter John Denton and said that he may need to request a trade.