It is also the contract options deadline.
The St. Louis Cardinals have six players that became unrestricted free agents at the conclusion of the 2024 season: Kyle Gibson, Lance Lynn, Keynan Middleton, Paul Goldschmidt, Andrew Kittredge and Matt Carpenter. With the Cardinals renewed focus on making space for young talent and overhauling their player development system, it seems unlikely that they will retain any of these players (though Matt Carpenter has reportedly expressed interest in returning in 2025 in a similar role as 2024 per The New York Times).
Here is a look at the Cardinals current 40-man roster:
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11/1: RHP Roddery Muñoz claimed off waivers
10/31: DH Matt Carpenter, RHP Andrew Kittredge, 1B Paul Goldschmidt, RHP Keynan Middleton, RHP Lance Lynn, RHP Kyle Gibson elect free agency