Cardinals face trade deadline decision amid second-half struggles
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 1:23 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The St. Louis Cardinals are at a pivotal moment ahead of the August 3 trade deadline, currently standing at 53-53 after a 3-8 second half. Despite a surprising start to the season, recent poor performance raises questions about whether they should sell some players. Options include right-handed starter Dustin May, along with veterans JoJo Romero and Ryne Stanek, who may be dealt as the team evaluates their long-term strategy. MLB teams, including the Cardinals, are navigating uncertain postseason paths as they consider their trade approaches.
- •Cardinals’ record is 53-53, following a 3-8 stretch.
- •Recent performance raises questions about selling players before the trade deadline.
- •Potential trade candidates include Dustin May, JoJo Romero, and Ryne Stanek.
- •Team management must balance short-term results with long-term rebuilding plans.
- 1:23 PMCBS MLB — Why the Cardinals face one of the more interesting dilemmas of the MLB trade deadline
"Despite a surprisingly successful start to the season, the Cardinals in the second half have looked more like what was expected of them in 2026
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