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Could the Cardinals youth movement push out Contreras?

With the St. Louis Cardinals set to miss the postseason again, attention in St. Louis has already shifted toward 2026. The front office is expected to continue its youth movement rather than spend heavily this winter, creating the possibility of more veteran departures.

Nolan Arenado is likely to be moved, as the veteran third baseman has expressed a desire to finish his career with a contender. Ace Sonny Gray may also waive his no-trade clause for a shot at October baseball elsewhere. Miles Mikolas, who previously held a no-trade clause, is headed for free agency. That leaves one prominent veteran still under contract with trade protection: Willson Contreras.

The question is whether Contreras, who signed a

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