Cardinals and Royals Strategize for 2025 Season

The St. Louis Cardinals are considering options to address their roster needs, including potential reunions and new acquisitions, as they navigate a quiet offseason. They are exploring bringing back former player Harrison Bader to add depth and a right-handed bat to their lineup, which is currently left-hand dominant. Meanwhile, the Cardinals' recent signing of starting pitchers last year has left Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson as free agents, with Lynn drawing interest from teams like the Texas Rangers and Cincinnati Reds for potential roles as a starter or reliever. Concurrently, the Kansas City Royals have bolstered their bullpen by signing Carlos Estevez but still seek offensive upgrades, having missed out on Anthony Santander. The Royals are also linked to Nolan Arenado, although acquiring him seems unlikely due to financial constraints. Both teams are making strategic moves to strengthen their rosters ahead of the 2025 season.