Should Cardinals Trade Closer O'Brien?

0:00It's April 25, I'm Cory with the story. This is MLB News Today, driven by AI and built for baseball fans. The St. Louis Cardinals sit at 14 wins and 10 losses after their first 24 games, holding strong even with some bullpen hiccups. Their closer Riley O'Brien has been lights out, not allowing a single earn run all season. He's a 31-year-old breakout star who stepped up last year and he's got four years of team control left, making him a hot commodity. Folks like MLB.com's Will Leach are buzzing that if O'Brien keeps dominating, the card should flip him at the trade deadline. They point to past mistakes, like holding on to Ryan Hellsley too long and watching his value drop. In this full rebuild mode, trading him could stock the farm system with pitching prospects just like the athletics did with Mason Miller last summer. For a big return. Relievers can be streaky though, so cashing in now beats waiting for a potential crash, keeping the card smart and ahead of the curve.