St. Louis Cardinals catcher Carson Kelly has been declined by the Chicago Cubs, according to a report published by Forbes on November 1, 2026. The article, written by contributor Peter Chawaga, indicates that the Cubs opted not to pursue the 31-year-old backstop, who has spent three seasons with the Cardinals. A photo from September 5, 2016, shows Kelly in action against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.
Cardinals Catcher Carson Kelly Declined by Rival Cubs



