The St. Louis Cardinals are considering bolstering their bullpen with another high-leverage arm. Currently, they have an elite closer in Ryan Helsley, who led the league with 49 saves in 2024 but will be a free agent soon.
While the team may retain Helsley, the potential departure of Andrew Kittredge as a free agent creates a need for additional depth. Former Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Carlos Estévez could be a viable option, projected to receive a three-year, $42 million deal this winter.
Acquiring Estévez would strengthen the bullpen, providing a solid eighth and ninth-inning duo alongside Helsley, while also preparing for Helsley's uncertain future.
