The St. Louis Cardinals are aiming to reduce expenses this offseason but still plan to enhance their roster. With the decline of club options for veteran pitchers Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson, the team is in need of another starting pitcher.

Max Scherzer, a potential Hall of Famer, is considering one more season and the Cardinals are seen as a viable option. Although he has faced injuries, Scherzer's experience could greatly benefit the team's younger pitchers. As a St. Louis native, joining the Cardinals could be a fitting conclusion to his illustrious career.