The St. Louis Cardinals, initially surprising with a 44-38 record, have fallen below .500 after a disappointing July, prompting a shift towards selling at the upcoming trade deadline. They are exploring trades for catcher Pedro Pages and pitchers Dustin May, Ryne Stanek, and JoJo Romero, while also considering offers for outfielder Lars Nootbaar and closer Riley O’Brien. May, having a solid season, is a prime trade candidate, while Stanek and Romero offer rental options for teams needing bullpen depth. Nootbaar, with one year of control remaining, and Pages and O’Brien, who are years away from arbitration, may also be moved as the Cardinals focus on rebuilding.
