The St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox are actively engaged in discussions regarding potential trades, with Nolan Arenado initially considered as a target for the Red Sox. However, after Boston signed Alex Bregman, the likelihood of Arenado joining Boston appears slim. Instead, a hypothetical trade proposed by FanSided's Zach Pressnell involves the Red Sox acquiring pitchers Ryan Helsley and Erick Fedde, while sending first baseman Triston Casas to the Cardinals. Helsley, who led the league in saves last season, could fit seamlessly into Boston's bullpen, potentially replacing Kenley Jansen. Meanwhile, Fedde would bolster the Red Sox rotation, which is in need of experienced depth due to current injuries. While trading Casas has been a topic of speculation, this proposed deal remains theoretical at this stage.

As MLB teams kick off Spring Training for the 2025 season, the San Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardinals, Seattle Mariners, Minnesota Twins, and Colorado Rockies are under scrutiny for disappointing offseasons. The Padres, once a playoff contender, lost key players and failed to fill roster gaps, notably missing out on Japanese star Roki Sasaki, who signed with the Dodgers. The Cardinals are in a rebuilding phase but have not made any significant trades yet. Similarly, the Mariners did little to enhance their roster despite a near playoff season, while the Twins are limited by ownership changes. The Rockies, having lost the most games in the National League last year, made minimal moves that indicate a lack of direction.

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.