The St. Louis Cardinals are looking to the future as the MLB trade deadline approaches, focusing on their young roster and promising prospects. A proposed move involves acquiring All-Star catcher Sean Murphy from the Atlanta Braves, a strategy that some view as unconventional but potentially beneficial.

With Ivan Herrera likely transitioning away from catching, adding a seasoned player like Murphy could stabilize the position for both the short and long term. Murphy has had a successful season thus far, boasting solid offensive stats, contributing greatly to any team's lineup. While Atlanta hasn’t expressed a desire to trade him, the potential benefits for St. Louis make this an intriguing proposition.