Fresh off a series loss at home to the Cincinnati Reds, the St. Louis Cardinals continue to dwell in the basement of the National League Central division.
With a 27-39 record, the Cardinals find themselves eight games behind the Central-leading Pittsburgh Pirates. It might be time to consider making some moves with the future in mind if they can’t turn things around fast.
Here are a few players who could be wearing another jersey before the end of the season.
Jack Flaherty, starting pitcher
Once believed to be the future ace of the Cardinals staff, Flaherty has never been able to regain the form that saw him post one of the greatest second halves in modern baseball history.
Injury problems and mediocre results have plagued Flaherty over the past few seasons, but he has turned things around after a rough start to the 2023 season, allowing only five runs in his last 30 innings pitched.
The 27-year-old right-hander is a free agent this offseason and it is unlikely that he re-signs with the club. Shopping him while his value is the highest it has been in a few years is the smart thing to do.