Forbes contributor Peter Chawaga reports that the Chicago Cubs have declined to pursue St. Louis Cardinals catcher Carson Kelly, a three-year backstop for the National League Central rivals. The news emerges amid ongoing roster considerations for both clubs.
Kelly, who wore number 71 for the Cardinals, was photographed in action against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on September 5, 2016. The 2026 report does not specify the contractual context of the Cubs' decision, whether regarding free agency, a trade possibility, or a waiver claim.
