ST. LOUIS -- In addition to continuing his rehab from elbow surgery, Trevor Rosenthal is now looking for a new home. The Cardinals announced on Monday that they granted Rosenthal his unconditional release.
The transaction not only frees a spot on the Cardinals' 40-man roster, but it will also preclude the club from having to pay Rosenthal while he is sidelined next year. The 27-year-old former closer is expected to miss the majority of the 2018 season while recovering from the Tommy John procedure he had in August.
This was to be Rosenthal's final year of arbitration eligibility before becoming a free agent.