The St. Louis Cardinals pulled off a bold trade deadline move, shedding veteran pieces to rebuild their farm system—sending Dustin May and Lars Nootbaar for young prospects—but then surprised everyone by snagging 30-year-old lefty Caleb Ferguson, who’s on an expiring deal, for just $250K in bonus pool money. It’s a risky balancing act: betting on the future while still clinging to playoff hopes.

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