Just In: Cardinals On The Verge Of Landing Available All-Star On Trade Block To Boost Rotation

St. Louis could be looking to significantly alter the starting rotation soon

Star players are set to change teams in Major League Baseball in the coming weeks.

The 2024 Major League Baseball trade deadline is on July 30th, and the St. Louis Cardinals are gearing up for an active role as they strive to return to the postseason. Although they would qualify for the playoffs if the season ended today, they are aware that there is still work to be done.

With a 50-45 record currently, the Cardinals are heading into the All-Star break. This achievement would have surprised many a few months ago, considering their shaky start to the season and the risk of repeating the struggles of 2023. However, they managed to reverse their fortunes and now appear to be definite buyers as the trade deadline approaches.

St. Louis is primarily in need of another top-tier starting pitcher to complement Sonny Gray. One potential candidate who fits the bill is Garrett Crochet, the ace of the Chicago White Sox. Crochet has been a subject of trade rumors throughout the season and is expected to be traded, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, who rates the odds of a potential trade at 56 percent.

Heyman’s assessment of the likelihood of the most discussed trade targets being moved sees Crochet’s chance at over 50 percent. If he indeed becomes available, St. Louis should be quick to engage with Chicago.

Currently leading the league with 150 strikeouts and a 2.36 FIP, Crochet is under team control for the next two seasons. Although acquiring him would likely require a significant prospect package from St. Louis, he could potentially serve as the Cardinals’ ace for the foreseeable future.