St. Louis Cardinals All-Star closer Ryan Helsley is an obvious trade chip, but what will his destiny ultimately be before August?

The Cardinals received a lift to their lineup Sunday with the activation of slugger Ivan Herrera from the injured list. Lars Nootbaar was placed on the 10-day IL.

In summary, "ESPN surveyed league executives, coaches and scouts to help rank the top 10 players at" the tight end position for this ranking. McBride was the only tight end other than Bowers and Kittle to receive a first-place vote. Still, he ranks behind LaPorta overall and was ranked just 10th by at least one voter.

Former St. Louis Cardinals ace Sandy Alcántara has been at the center of trade rumors for months now, but he might not end up being traded after all.

One player that has been involved in plenty of trade rumors for the Cardinals is third baseman Nolan Arenado. With two years of team control beyond this season, and with Arenado underwhelming at the plate, it could make sense for the Cardinals to move on.

The Cardinals avoid most of the top tackles in the league in 2025. Of the top 10, they face only two, although they face two of the top four. They also will face a pair who received honorable mention No. 1 Tristan Wirfs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Week 13)