The St. Louis Cardinals entered Major League Baseball’s 2024 trade deadline with some clear demands on their roster.

St. Louis was good, but needed an upgrade in the starting rotation and also a right-handed hitter to help in the outfield. The Cardinals completed a blockbuster three-team trade with the Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers and appeared to solve their biggest problems by acquiring Erick Fedde and reuniting him with Thomas Pham.

Now, it appears that one of the Cardinals’ young outfielders is surplus to requirements. Former Cardinals top prospect Dylan Carlson has been the subject of trade rumors in recent days, but now a trade seems all but inevitable, according to FanSided’s Robert Murray.

“Before trading Tommy Pham, the St. Louis Cardinals had been talking to teams about outfielder Dylan Carlson, according to major league sources,” Murray said. “Carlson, 25, has struggled mightily this season, hitting .198/.275/.240 with zero home runs in 59 games this season. After acquiring Pham and Erick Fedde, the Cardinals need to clear a spot on the 40-man roster, and a trade for Carlson is possible before the July 30 deadline.”

Carlson seemed like he was going to be a key piece for the Cardinals for years to come, but injuries have definitely derailed his career. He’s still only 25 years old, so there’s no reason to give him up, but there may not be room for him in St. Louis. Don’t be surprised if a trade happens before the deadline on Tuesday.

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