Possible free agent target for St. Louis Cardinals: Trevor Rogers

Viva El Birdos writer Gabe Simonds analyzes left-handed starting pitcher Trevor Rogers as a potential free agent target for the St. Louis Cardinals. Simonds views Rogers as arguably the second-best starting pitcher on the upcoming market behind Tarik Skubal. The analysis notes that Rogers, who will be 29 next season, accumulated 7.3 fWAR over 48 starts in two seasons with the Baltimore Orioles.

Simonds highlights Rogers' elite fastball and strong strikeout sweeper, while questioning his injury history and reliance on home run suppression. The writer estimates a fair market contract for Rogers would be around five years and $85 million, though a qualifying offer draft penalty could deter the Cardinals.