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Cardinals Overhaul Roster: Trades Loom for Pitching Boost

11/14/2025

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The St. Louis Cardinals enter a crucial offseason under new president Chaim Bloom to rebuild the roster.
Sonny Gray and Nolan Arenado are on the trade block, while Brendan Donovan draws interest.
The Cardinals have a catchers logjam with Pedro Pages, Yohel Pozo, Jimmy Crooks, and Leonardo Bernal.
They will trade catchers to obtain controllable pitching, strengthen depth, and grow the farm system.

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Story summary

The St. Louis Cardinals enter a crucial offseason under new president Chaim Bloom to rebuild the roster.
Sonny Gray and Nolan Arenado are on the trade block, while Brendan Donovan draws interest.
The Cardinals have a catchers logjam with Pedro Pages, Yohel Pozo, Jimmy Crooks, and Leonardo Bernal.
They will trade catchers to obtain controllable pitching, strengthen depth, and grow the farm system.