Cardinals trade Erick Fedde to Braves

The St. Louis Cardinals have traded pitcher Erick Fedde to the Atlanta Braves as they continue to struggle this season.

Cardinals trade Erick Fedde to Braves amid disappointing season

The St. Louis Cardinals have finalized a trade with the Atlanta Braves, sending pitcher Erick Fedde away in exchange for either a player to be named later or cash considerations. Robert Murray reported that this move comes after a particularly challenging season for Fedde, who struggled with a 5.22 ERA overall and an alarming 13.25 ERA in his last five starts. The Braves, currently facing a significant deficit in the NL Wild Card race, were seen as a desperate team in need of players to fill their roster, making them a fitting trade partner for Fedde, who had been designated for assignment earlier in the week. The Cardinals managed to relieve some salary obligations, though the return may reflect how little Fedde has contributed to their season.

This trade represents a significant moment for the Cardinals organization, highlighting not only their struggles this season but also the mishandling of player management under John Mozeliak. By failing to capitalize on Fedde's potential earlier in the season, the Cardinals have demonstrated the challenges of roster decisions during a disappointing year. While moving Fedde may seem like a minor victory, it ultimately underscores the failures of the current management strategy and raises serious questions about how they plan to rebuild moving forward.

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The Cardinals now focus on rebuilding their roster after a challenging season.