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Cardinals consider promotions after upcoming trade deadline decisions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 1:00 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Cardinals consider promotions after upcoming trade deadline decisions

Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals are approaching the August 3 trade deadline without major trades thus far. Current speculation includes potential trades involving catchers like Pedro Pages, Ivan Herrera, and Jimmy Crooks. Leonardo Bernal is highlighted as a likely candidate for promotion to the majors, depending on how trades unfold. The team is undergoing a rebuild, with new leadership under Chaim Bloom and a focus on evaluating their roster as they enter the next phase.

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Market Watch

•Trade deadline is August 3, with no trades made yet.
•Leonardo Bernal is expected to be promoted after trades.
•Potential departures of catchers like Pedro Pages and Jimmy Crooks.
•The Cardinals are currently in a rebuilding phase.
•Chaim Bloom is leading the team's decisions this trade cycle.

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What they're saying

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The major league baseball trade deadline is less than 24 hours away and at this point on Saturday evening, the St. Louis Cardinals have not yet jumped into the action. The inactivity should not be a cause for concern as Chaim Bloom figures to have plenty of suitors for his trade chips, but this is […]
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