MLB Rumors: NL West pitching war, Braves in on JV, Cards aren’t done

MLB Rumors: Cardinals not done, could move multiple bats before the deadline

The St Louis Cardinals have not been shy as the trade deadline has approached. They have already moved three pitchers, Jordan Hicks, Jordan Montgomery and Chris Stratton. But Jon Morosi of MLB Network has noted that St Louis isn’t done in the trade market just yet. He even went on to drop the names of a few players they have been discussing, notably some hitters. Paul DeJong, Dylan Carlson and Alec Burleson have all been rumored to have their names thrown around by the Cardinals front office.

In terms of production, these three names have struggled this year. All three are hitting under .240 on the season and DeJong is the only one with an OPS above .700. Carlson and Burleson, both 24, provide the youth that could be intriguing to many teams.

But their value can truly be seen when you take a look at their team control. Carlson and Burleson both hold multiple years of arbitration left, under team control until at least 2026. DeJong on the other hand, has a team option for next season and for the year after that. They could gain true value through their controllability.

There’s plenty of teams that could be in the market for young, controllable hitters. While a trade isn’t a guarantee, it should be noted the Cardinals are actively still shopping Major League talent on the day of the deadline.