Cardinals Trade Young Flamethrower To Angels

St. Louis is still making moves

The St. Louis Cardinals have been busy this offseason retooling the pitching staff to bolster their chances of succeeding in 2024.

The signings of three veteran hurlers and the acquisitions of two proven relievers have surely put the Cardinals in a good position for this upcoming season.

With spring training just days away, the Cardinals are still active in the market and might not be done making roster adjustments.

"We (Cardinals) have traded right-handed pitcher Guillermo Zuñiga to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash considerations," the team announced Wednesday.

Zuñiga was designated for assignment last Sunday by the Cardinals following a tough season where he didn't make much of an impact -- only recording four strikeouts and a 4.50 ERA in two innings pitched for St. Louis.

The 25-year-old prospect made his Major League Baseball debut with the Cardinals last season but his tenure did not last long. Injuries plagued the young reliever in 2023 and he was ultimately DFA'd this winter to make room for right-handed pitcher Kenyan Middleton.

St. Louis could use this opportunity to spend money on some much-needed depth. The Cardinals lineup ranked No. 13 with a .742 OPS in 2023 and could benefit from adding a solid bat to their organization -- even if it's for a minor-league deal.

It's not too late for the Cardinals to make another move with plenty of impact players available.

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