SB Nation's St. Louis Cardinals community site ORSTLcardsfan published a roster projection for the 2027 MLB season on November 6, 2026. The article examines potential lineup construction, pitching staff composition, and organizational depth as the Cardinals plan for the future.
The projection comes during the 2026-27 offseason as St. Louis evaluates its core players, farm system graduates, and potential free-agent targets. The piece considers contract situations, arbitration eligibility, and the club's competitive window in the National League Central.
Accompanying the analysis is a Getty Images photograph from Game 1 of the 2026 National League Championship Series at American Family Field in Milwaukee, showing Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers on October 11, 2026.
