Considering the “uncertainty” this upcoming winter may bring for a retooling Cardinals club, manager Oli Marmol wanted to ensure there’d be a moment Sunday at Busch Stadium for Nolan Arenado to receive recognition in what may have been his final home game as a Cardinal.

Originally scheduled off as a way to prepare his body for playing in the final week of the regular season, Arenado was a late addition to the Cardinals’ starting lineup in the home regular-season finale at Busch Stadium. The eight-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove winner trotted out to third base to begin the game alongside the rest of his Cardinals teammates in their 5-1 win over the Brewers.

But before Matthew Liberatore threw the first pitch against the Brewers, Marmol walked out from the dugout for a mound visit th

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