The St. Louis Cardinals are looking to cut costs this offseason while addressing significant gaps in their roster through free agency or trades.
With the decision to decline options for Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson, the team needs to secure at least one starting pitcher to bolster their rotation. Young pitchers like Michael McGreevy and Andre Pallante are expected to take on larger roles in 2025.
Jose Quintana, who had a solid second half of the 2022 season, is a potential target for the Cardinals. Despite his age, his projected contract value makes him an attractive option to stabilize the pitching staff without straining the budget.