Joe Roderick and Ryan Fagan break down the roster moves nobody saw coming and the tough decisions waiting just around the corner.

On this off day edition of Cards Central 365, the guys dig into Nootbaar's long awaited 2026 debut against the Reds, what his return means for a struggling bottom of the order, and the looming roster crunch involving Victor Scott II, Nathan Church, and Ramón Urías.

Plus, a deep dive on Cardinals trade value, a look back at the Jordan Montgomery deal, the emergence of the St Louis bullpen, and Ryan Fagan's behind the scenes reporting on MLB debut patches.

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