Cardinals are urged to take a chance on Dodgers All-Star with a $3.8 million deal

The 2024 Major League Baseball World Series is about to begin between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees.

It's not all that surprising that one of these two teams made it to the World Series. Both have very well-built squads and lots of star talent. Both teams could take the win, although the Dodgers appear to be the better team.

Anything could happen and the St. Louis Cardinals should keep a close eye on the series. Clearly the Dodgers know how to bring in talent. Los Angeles has been the best team in baseball lately. However, the Dodgers won't be able to retain their entire roster. There will be plenty of guys opting for free agency, and FanSided's Thomas Gauvain suggested Los Angeles All-Star Walker Buehler could be a fit with St. Louis.

“Prior to his injury-riddled 2022 season, however, Buehler was one of the best pitchers in baseball,” Gauvain said. “The two-time All-Star finished ninth and fourth in the 2019 and 2022 Cy Young voting, respectively. He had a 3.02 ERA in 638.1 innings in his career from 2017 to 2022 and was excellent at striking out hitters with 9.7 K.” /9 Rate…

“The clear concern in signing Buehler revolves around his injury history. It's possible he returns to form in 2025 and beyond considering he just turned 30, but it's also possible he gets injured again or continues to struggle on the mound. Signing Walker Buehler would be a small gamble, but it could be what the Cardinals can swallow in an interim 2025 season.”

If the Cardinals are using the 2025 season to reshape the organization, it would be the perfect time to give Buehler a chance. There would be less pressure and hopefully he could return to his All-Star form. Injuries have plagued him in recent years, but he is healthy and playing in the playoffs for Los Angeles.

He's expected to get a $3.8 million deal this winter, although that seems way too low. This is the type of move the Cardinals should make anywhere. If Buehler doesn't re-sign with the Dodgers, he should be St. Louis' top priority.

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