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St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley, right, is doused by teammate Pedro Pages (43) following a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley, right, is doused by teammate Pedro Pages (43) following a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt throws out Cleveland Guardians' Daniel Schneemann at first during the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt throws out Cleveland Guardians' Daniel Schneemann at first during the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante stands in the dugout after working the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante stands in the dugout after working the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Members of the St. Louis Cardinals salute fans following a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, the Cardinals final home game of the season, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Members of the St. Louis Cardinals salute fans following a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, the Cardinals final home game of the season, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Arenado, right, dives back to first ahead of the tag from Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor after hitting an RBI single during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Arenado, right, dives back to first ahead of the tag from Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor after hitting an RBI single during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante heads off the field after working the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante heads off the field after working the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt takes up his position during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt takes up his position during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Cleveland Guardians right fielder Jhonkensy Noel reaches for an RBI single by St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Arenado during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Cleveland Guardians right fielder Jhonkensy Noel reaches for an RBI single by St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Arenado during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Gavin Williams throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Gavin Williams throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Cleveland Guardians' Myles Straw (7) steals second ahead of the tag from St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Cleveland Guardians' Myles Straw (7) steals second ahead of the tag from St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Arenado hits an RBI single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Arenado hits an RBI single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante pauses after giving up a single to Cleveland Guardians' Myles Straw during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante pauses after giving up a single to Cleveland Guardians' Myles Straw during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar (21) scores on a wild pitch by Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Andrew Walters, left, during the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar (21) scores on a wild pitch by Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Andrew Walters, left, during the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Cleveland Guardians' Austin Hedges lays down a sacrifice bunt to score Myles Straw during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Cleveland Guardians' Austin Hedges lays down a sacrifice bunt to score Myles Straw during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)