The St. Louis Cardinals pushed deeper into their rebuild after trading Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox, and now every move in MLB Free Agency feels like a referendum on what comes next — including the future of Oliver Marmol . The Cardinals made its intentions clear when it moved its highest-paid pitcher for future flexibility, young depth, and a longer runway. The urgency is obvious and the timeline has shifted. And suddenly, the manager who once guided them through chaotic seasons stands at the center of a very different conversation.

Marmol’s name has resurfaced as front-office whispers grow louder. According to league chatter, the Cardinals and Oliver Marmol have engaged in preliminary extension talks . Nothing concrete. Nothing rushed. But enough to remind fans that stabil

See Full Page