Cardinals Rumors: May, Nootbaar, Phillies, Rays, Yanks

Key Points:

• The St. Louis Cardinals are actively shopping right-handed pitcher Dustin May ahead of Monday’s trade deadline, with interest from multiple teams including the Phillies and Rays, who recently scouted his latest start.
• May, who has battled injuries but remains healthy this season, has posted a 4.38 ERA over 109 innings with underlying metrics suggesting better performance; he was signed by the Cardinals last winter to a $12.5 million deal.
• The Cardinals, currently 15 games behind in the NL Central and struggling post-All-Star break, appear likely to trade May to a contending team rather than keep him for a playoff push.
• The Phillies, in need of pitching depth and outfield help, are potential suitors for May and also have shown interest in Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar, who has solid offensive and defensive credentials but has seen a recent dip in production.
• The Yankees and Astros are also reportedly interested in Nootbaar, with the Yankees seeking outfield reinforcements due to injuries to key players Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger, while the Phillies look to bolster a weak outfield as they chase a Wild Card spot.