The St. Louis Cardinals are in a rebuilding phase and are focusing on reducing payroll while providing opportunities for younger players. This offseason, they are unlikely to pursue expensive contracts.

However, they may be eyeing Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, who has garnered attention in the market. His agent suggests that a smaller market team could be advantageous for Sasaki's transition to MLB.

Sasaki, with impressive stats from his time in Nippon Professional Baseball, could be a strategic acquisition for the Cardinals without the need for a long-term commitment.