The St. Louis Cardinals will not be going to the postseason in 2024. They made some improvements after finishing 71-91 in 2023, but they weren’t enough to carry the club back to October.
What failed the Cardinals this season was their lack of offense. In order to improve in 2025, they will need to invest in a power bat, specifically from the right side of the plate.
St. Louis is expected to have a lesser payroll next season, but that shouldn’t stop them from making a few moves to improve their roster after missing the playoffs two straight years. Perhaps they could look at Seattle Mariners designated hitter Justin Turner…