SAN FRANCISCO — Within an hour of the Cardinals’ formal, mathematical elimination from the National League playoffs late Wednesday night, starter Sonny Gray delivered a detailed review of his season and how “very strong” he felt at its end. Strong enough, he explained, that if the Cardinals were postseason-bound he’d be “catching a wind” into October.

Instead, he’ll spend that time deciding if he needs to go elsewhere to get there.

The Cardinals’ leading starter and highest-salaried player finished his season with six solid innings Wednesday against the San Franciso Giants in the Cardinals’ 4-3 loss at Oracle Park, and afterward Gray acknowledged he must consider waiving his no-trade clause this winter.

“I think I do, just to be frank and to be honest,” the veteran said. “I definitely t

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