Burleson’s Value Drives Cardinals’ Future | MLB News

The Cardinals made bold moves at the trade deadline, shedding key players like Dustin May and Lars Nootbaar for top prospects Alexander Frias and Josiah Ragsdale — but wisely kept Alec Burleson, their 27-year-old powerhouse hitting .300 with 28 doubles, 18 homers, and 77 RBIs this season. Under contract for two more years, Burleson’s consistency and leadership are vital as the young core, including Jordan Walker, pushes toward playoff contention next year — and he just crushed three homers against the Yankees after the deadline to prove his value. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4aeb62d6e46af3e1