The former Met began the final year of his contract in St. Louis with two scoreless innings and a brief look at a new cutter and curve.

New York Mets' Juan Soto swings during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff

The former Met began the final year of his contract in St. Louis with two scoreless innings and a brief look at a new cutter and curve.

St. Louis Cardinals' Jordan Walker doubles during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff

The Cardinals received three runs on a home run from designated hitter Luken Baker in their 7-4 Grapefruit League win over the New York Mets on Monday at Roger Dean

St. Louis Cardinals' Willson Contreras swings during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff

Arenado's preferred list of trade destinations included the Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets. While New York has shown a willingness to be aggressive,

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- New York Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino celebrates after striking out St. Louis Cardinals' Alec Burleson to end a baseball game Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in St. Louis.

Nolan Arenado and Starling Marte are in similar situations during spring training. However, the Mets outfielder has chosen a different approach than the Cardinals star regarding trade rumors.

Former New York Mets starter Max Scherzer is once again anti-change and spoke out this week about the ABS system in MLB.

The St. Louis Cardinals are scheduled to face a former fan favorite in Wednesday's spring training exhibition against the New York Yankees.