Will this be another year at trading deadline?

[OldRed]

Will this be another year at trading deadline for Cardinals with nothing happening?

[JDW]

No.

[82birds]

No.

big no

[ecleme22]

Will this be another year at trading deadline for Cardinals with nothing happening?

Do you mean another year they won't be buyers? Yeah.

But I really like what they did at the deadline last year...

[StlMike1969]

Will most likely happen within 48 hours of the deadline. All the teams want to evaluate what are the best deals out there and how it helps their team in the long and short term. I expect movement from Bloom as there seems to be a bit more than the usual chatter surrounding numerous players on the Cardinals. Anyone can see this team is lacking in several areas and standing still will be a PR nightmare. I would just like to see the team either get an October chance or just tank it hard for the draft picks. That was always Moz's issue that he was always middle of the pack and the picks were too as a result.

[OldRed]

Will this be another year at trading deadline for Cardinals with nothing happening?

Do you mean another year they won't be buyers? Yeah.

But I really like what they did at the deadline last year...

I guess it wasn't bad.

At the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline (July 31, 2025), the St. Louis Cardinals made three notable trades, all aimed at moving off expiring contracts and rental relievers while adding minor league depth.

1. Ryan Helsley to New York Mets

Deal: Sent closer Ryan Helsley to the Mets.

Return: Infielder Jesus Baez (No. 8 prospect), right-handed pitcher Nate Dohm (No. 14 prospect), and right-handed pitcher Frank Elissalt www.cardinalsprospects.com+1.

Prospect notes: Baez, a 5’10” shortstop/third baseman from the Dominican Republic, hit 14 HR and 11 doubles in 54 games at High-A Peoria in 2025, then 11 HR and 26 RBI in 24 games at Double-A Springfield www.cardinalsprospects.com+1. Dohm, a 2024 third-round pick, posted a 2.87 ERA and 77 Ks in 62.2 innings in 2025 www.stlsportscentral.com.

2. Steven Matz to Boston Red Sox

Deal: Sent setup man Steven Matz to Boston.

Return: Infielder Blaze Jordan, a corner-infield prospect with a .308/.377/.395 line and .821 OPS at Triple-A Redbird Rants.

Grade: Solid value for a rental reliever; Jordan is a quick prospect with MLB-ready tools.

3. Phil Maton to Texas Rangers

Deal: Sent swingman Phil Maton to Texas.

Return: Left-handed pitching prospects Mason Molina and Skylar Hales, plus international bonus pool money www.stlsportscentral.com.

Context: This was a smaller, more modest move compared to the Helsley and Matz deals.

Overall impact:
The Cardinals stayed in the “slow lane” compared to other deadline chaos, moving only their three most expensive rental relievers (Helsley, Maton, and Steven Matz) Redbird Rants. The returns were solid — five of the six new players were ranked among the team’s top-30 prospects before the trade www.stlsportscentral.com. The front office signaled a focus on the future under new GM Chaim Bloom, with the intent to shape the roster for the next season rather than make blockbuster moves Redbird Rants.

Key takeaway: The 2025 deadline was about asset management — clearing expiring contracts and adding depth without overpaying — and the Cardinals executed that plan with modest but promising returns.

[ecleme22]

Will this be another year at trading deadline for Cardinals with nothing happening?

Do you mean another year they won't be buyers? Yeah.

But I really like what they did at the deadline last year...

I guess it wasn't bad.

At the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline (July 31, 2025), the St. Louis Cardinals made three notable trades, all aimed at moving off expiring contracts and rental relievers while adding minor league depth.

1. Ryan Helsley to New York Mets

Deal: Sent closer Ryan Helsley to the Mets.

Return: Infielder Jesus Baez (No. 8 prospect), right-handed pitcher Nate Dohm (No. 14 prospect), and right-handed pitcher Frank Elissalt www.cardinalsprospects.com+1.

Prospect notes: Baez, a 5’10” shortstop/third baseman from the Dominican Republic, hit 14 HR and 11 doubles in 54 games at High-A Peoria in 2025, then 11 HR and 26 RBI in 24 games at Double-A Springfield www.cardinalsprospects.com+1. Dohm, a 2024 third-round pick, posted a 2.87 ERA and 77 Ks in 62.2 innings in 2025 www.stlsportscentral.com.

2. Steven Matz to Boston Red Sox

Deal: Sent setup man Steven Matz to Boston.

Return: Infielder Blaze Jordan, a corner-infield prospect with a .308/.377/.395 line and .821 OPS at Triple-A Redbird Rants.

Grade: Solid value for a rental reliever; Jordan is a quick prospect with MLB-ready tools.

3. Phil Maton to Texas Rangers

Deal: Sent swingman Phil Maton to Texas.

Return: Left-handed pitching prospects Mason Molina and Skylar Hales, plus international bonus pool money www.stlsportscentral.com.

Context: This was a smaller, more modest move compared to the Helsley and Matz deals.

Overall impact:
The Cardinals stayed in the “slow lane” compared to other deadline chaos, moving only their three most expensive rental relievers (Helsley, Maton, and Steven Matz) Redbird Rants. The returns were solid — five of the six new players were ranked among the team’s top-30 prospects before the trade www.stlsportscentral.com. The front office signaled a focus on the future under new GM Chaim Bloom, with the intent to shape the roster for the next season rather than make blockbuster moves Redbird Rants.

Key takeaway: The 2025 deadline was about asset management — clearing expiring contracts and adding depth without overpaying — and the Cardinals executed that plan with modest but promising returns.

That's fair.

[Jatalk]

Will this be another year at trading deadline for Cardinals with nothing happening?

If you define “nothing happening” as not really improving the roster this year or 2027, I’m afraid nothing will happen.

[scoutyjones2]

Will this be another year at trading deadline for Cardinals with nothing happening?

Yes, it is another trading deadline.

Are you confused? Already tipping a few?

[craviduce]

Red, that should read " in 2026, ..." on the Notes part for Jesus Baez. He has 26 HR this year, 14 at Peoria, 12 at Springfield as of now....last year he had 14 HR total 10 with the Mets, 4 with St. Louis minors

Prospect notes: Baez, a 5’10” shortstop/third baseman from the Dominican Republic, hit 14 HR and 11 doubles in 54 games at High-A Peoria in 2025, then 11 HR and 26 RBI in 24 games at Double-A Springfield www.cardinalsprospects.com+1. Dohm, a 2024 third-round pick, posted a 2.87 ERA and 77 Ks in 62.2 innings in 2025 www.stlsportscentral.com.


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he's been a bit more aggressive at the plate in Springfield, and that's led to a poor walk rate of 3%...his OBP is 35 points higher than his .280 batting average.

he'll probably regress back towards his typical .250ish batting average....I love the considerable uptick in power. But can go really cold for small stretches.

[OldRed]

Will this be another year at trading deadline for Cardinals with nothing happening?

Yes, it is another trading deadline.

Are you confused? Already tipping a few?

I believe you suffer from reading comprehension.

[JohnnyMO]

Will this be another year at trading deadline for Cardinals with nothing happening?

Yes, it is another trading deadline.

Are you confused? Already tipping a few?

I believe you suffer from reading comprehension.

Scouty is so eager to be an axxhole he no longer even cares if his petty insults make sense.

[scoutyjones2]

Will this be another year at trading deadline for Cardinals with nothing happening?

Yes, it is another trading deadline.

Are you confused? Already tipping a few?

I believe you suffer from reading comprehension.

Really ?Read your own thread title.

[Swuhgen]

Will this be another year at trading deadline for Cardinals with nothing happening?

What are you talking about?
They will be selling.

[OldRed]

Will this be another year at trading deadline for Cardinals with nothing happening?

Yes, it is another trading deadline.

Are you confused? Already tipping a few?

I believe you suffer from reading comprehension.

Really ?Read your own thread title.

Just another of your dumb (donkey) responses.

[scoutyjones2]

Will this be another year at trading deadline for Cardinals with nothing happening?

Yes, it is another trading deadline.

Are you confused? Already tipping a few?

I believe you suffer from reading comprehension.

Really ?Read your own thread title.

Just another of your dumb (donkey) responses.

Good one. Can't admit what you posted...

Better go to a meeting