The real push for the future begins now with no timetable as to how long it will be before the franchise contends again.

Phil Maton becomes the latest reliever moved, going from St. Louis to the Texas Rangers. @JeffPassan on it.

The Texas Rangers are adding another reliever in the 11th hour of MLB’s trade deadline. Texas has finalized a deal with the St. Louis Cardinals to acquire right-handed relief pitcher Phil Maton. The club announced the official move shortly after the 5 p.m. deadline.

Arenado has two years remaining on his deal after 2025, making his choice one of baseball’s most substantial decisions this July. With the trade deadline fast approaching, his decision could accelerate the Cardinals’ rebuilding timeline. Gavin Groe is a contributing writer to the Athlon Sports trending and breaking news team.

One day after the Cardinals couldn't find a taker for Nolan Arenado, St. Louis placed the veteran third baseman on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.

After unsuccessfully trading Nolan Arenado, the star third baseman has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a shoulder injury. It still remains somewhat uncertain what the St. Louis Cardinals tried to do at the deadline,