The St. Louis Cardinals are gearing up for big changes after a tough couple of seasons.
Derrick Goold reports that John Mozeliak will stay as president of baseball operations through 2025, and Oliver Marmol will continue as manager next season. Mozeliak confirmed he will remain in his role for the final year of his contract and mentioned there would be some restructuring within the front office.
Chaim Bloom, who joined the Cardinals recently, has been reviewing the organization, especially focusing on their farm system and player development. The once top-notch program has fallen behind other teams. Gary LaRocque’s retirement means Bloom will pick his replacement, and many think Bloom might take over from Mozeliak after 2025.
Upcoming Roster Changes:
The Cardinals are expected to let Paul Goldschmidt go in free agency after a rough season. They might also look to trade veterans like Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras, and Nolan Arenado if they can navigate their no-trade clauses. Closer Ryan Helsley could be traded too as he enters his last year of arbitration.
Fans might wonder if these changes will finally turn things around for the team.
Team owner Bill DeWitt is set to speak on Monday about these front-office shifts. It remains to be seen how much power Mozeliak will retain or if he’ll step back while Bloom’s role grows more significant within the club.
What do you think about all these changes?
