The St. Louis Cardinals are bracing for a transformative offseason, emphasizing a 'reset' by trading veterans to make room for younger talents. Despite speculation surrounding Nolan Arenado's future with the team, it seems he'll remain with the Cardinals, potentially blocking prospects like Thomas Saggese from immediate opportunities. The roster is laden with veteran players, casting doubt on the likelihood of significant moves unless they pivot towards trading one or two starting pitchers.

MLB Trade Rumors' Nick Deeds suggests that Steven Matz is a prime candidate for such a sell-off. Matz, alongside Erick Fedde, are both pending free agents with no-trade protection, making them attractive trade pieces. With teams like the Detroit Tigers missing key pitchers and the New York Mets losing Frankie Montas to injury, Matz could garner interest. If traded, the Cardinals would shed the remaining $11 million on his contract, opening further avenues for youth integration.