Yankees Explore Trades and Free Agency Options

The St. Louis Cardinals are facing a potential offseason overhaul as they aim to reduce payroll while retaining key players like Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras, who have invoked no-trade clauses. However, closer Ryan Helsley is seen as a prime trade candidate and could fetch significant prospects to aid the team's rebuilding efforts. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs may look to trade Cody Bellinger to the New York Yankees, filling a gap left by Anthony Rizzo and addressing their own financial constraints. The Yankees are also considering their outfield options, including Jasson Domínguez, as they pursue free-agent star Juan Soto. Additionally, speculation surrounds Cardinals' first baseman Paul Goldschmidt potentially joining the Yankees, as he becomes a free agent after a lackluster season. The Cardinals' front office is under pressure to revamp their roster amid criticism for neglecting player development in recent years.