A report indicates the Chicago Cubs have declined to pursue St. Louis Cardinals catcher Carson Kelly, according to a Forbes contribution by Peter Chawaga dated November 1, 2026. Kelly, who wore number 71 for the Cardinals, has been with the organization since at least 2016, when he appeared in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on September 5 of that year. The Cubs and Cardinals are historic National League Central rivals. Further details regarding the circumstances of the reported decision were not provided in the source material.
Report: Cubs Decline Cardinals Catcher Carson Kelly
