The St. Louis Cardinals are facing a puzzling offseason, having spoken about a potential organizational reset, yet little has changed from their 83-win season in 2024. Major roster alterations are lacking, with Paul Goldschmidt and Andrew Kittredge departing in free agency, alongside the rejection of club options for Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson. Amidst swirling trade rumors, no significant moves have materialized.

ESPN's Jeff Passan highlighted that the Cardinals' inactivity has caught other teams off guard, especially with usually active franchises like the Tampa Bay Rays and Minnesota Twins also struggling to finalize trades. Despite Nolan Arenado being a prime candidate for trade, he, along with other rumored players such as Steven Matz, Erick Fedde, and Ryan Helsley, remains on the roster.