Cardinals and Brewers emerge as top contenders for pitcher Nick Pivetta

The St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers are considered top candidates to sign pitcher Nick Pivetta from the Boston Red Sox. Pivetta has a mixed record but is attracting interest in the free-agent market. The Cardinals aim to improve their pitching rotation without significantly raising payroll. Pivetta, who has a career record of 56-71 and a 4.76 ERA, may be a target for both teams. Pivetta received a $21 million qualifying offer from the Red Sox, which he may decline. The Cardinals are unlikely to match this offer, especially given their recent financial decisions regarding other players.