Ex-Brewers' Two-Time All-Star Available; Cardinals Are Possible Landing Spot

Should the Cardinals take a chance on the former Brewers All-Star?

It wouldn't be too surprising to see the St. Louis Cardinals make another move or two.

St. Louis has significantly improved the club this offseason after an underwhelming 2023 season. The Cardinals made a specific effort to improve the organization's pitching depth and have done just that. 

There still are some other options out there that could help St. Louis. The Cardinals are in a much better spot for the 2024 campaign but the club should still be looking for ways to improve the club for the future.

One player who still remains available in free agency who could make sense is former Milwaukee Brewers ace Brandon Woodruff.

The 31-year-old will miss the 2024 season, but if he can return to form in 2025, he will add ace-level talent to a club on a cheap deal. He likely will land a two-year deal and St. Louis could make a lot of sense for him.

St. Louis has been mentioned as a fit for Woodruff on multiple occasions and he's still out there. Woodruff is a two-time All-Star and has a career 3.10 ERA in seven big league seasons. 

The Cardinals have improved the starting rotation on paper for the 2024 campaign but it's never too early to start looking ahead. Pairing a healthy Woodruff with Sonny Gray would be a great place to start for St. Louis in 2025. 

A lack of pitching depth has plagued the Cardinals and was the biggest reason why the team struggled in 2023. Woodruff still is out there and could help St. Louis. 

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