Cardinals Insider: 'No Ruling Out' Reunion With Pair Of Ex-Cardinals Stars

St. Louis could bolster their pitching staff with a couple of familiar faces

The St. Louis Cardinals may want to consider bringing back a few hurlers to strengthen their pitching staff.

The Cardinals desperately need help on the mound, which may arrive in the shape of a pair of recently dealt fireballers.

"This list is likely to grow, with pitchers such as Kyle Hendricks, Michael Wacha and Eduardo Rodriguez among the many players who have either options or opt-outs to consider within the next two weeks." The Athletic's Katie Woo wrote Monday. 

"There’s also no ruling out a reunion with former Cardinals such as Jordan Montgomery and Jordan Hicks. The team came close to inking Hicks to a three-year extension before the trade deadline, but when the deal fell through, the organization elected to trade Hicks to capitalize on his value."

Montgomery claimed a World Series ring with the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night, finalizing an impressive campaign. The southpaw posted a 3.20 ERA with a 166-to-48 strikeout-to-walk ratio, .247 batting average against and 1.19 WHIP in 188 2/3 innings between his time with St. Louis and the Texas Rangers.

Hicks posted a 3.29 ERA with an 81-to-32 strikeout-to-walk ratio, .231 batting average against and 1.36 WHIP in 65 2/3 innings this season.

The team hasn't outright said that they are in pursuit of either pitcher, but they are names to be on the lookout for as a reunion or two could be on the horizon. 

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