Cardinals' Trade Chips: May, Romero, Nootbaar

0:00It's April 1st, MLB News Today starts now, AI powered and always on. The St. Louis Cardinals sit at three wins and two losses after their first five games in the 2026 season. They gutted the roster last offseason, shipping out big names like Sonny Gray, Wilson Contreras, Brendan Donovan and Nolan Aeronado to build around, youth and the future. Now the buzz is all about potential trade ships as they eye the deadline. Bleacher report highlighted three Cardinals' players who could move, right-hander Dustin May, Outfielder Lars Newbar and Lefty Jojo Romero. Fans and analysts see the cards fading from contention, turning into sellers to stockpile prospects. That shift makes sense after the veteran purge, with the team betting on young blood but ready to flip assets of things sour. May just debuted, giving up six runs and four innings, but he's on a one-year $12.5 million deal with a mutual option next year. Where Maros Contract expires soon too, while Newbar's recovering from double-heel surgery

1:01on the 60-day injured list may be backed by June with two. Years of control left. It all hinges on how the season unfolds. If they stay competitive, they might hold tight or even buy, otherwise, these pieces can net solid returns and keep the rebuild rolling strong.