This article was originally published on fansided.com as Oli Marmol slams door shut on Matt Carpenter in Cardinals lineup.

That said, a former Cardinals fan favorite in the twilight of his career might soon have to announce retirement if he's unable to find his way onto a big-league roster. "(Matt) Carpenter looked ...

"It was a nice story when (Matt) Carpenter returned to the St. Louis Cardinals in 2024, but he ended up being the same player he was for (2022 notwithstanding) most of the five previous seasons ...

He gone: DH Matt Carpenter, RHP Kyle Gibson ... How long will 3B Nolan Arenado be with the Cardinals? He used his no-trade protection to nix a trade to the Houston Astros in the offseason.