Cardinals General Manager Keeping Decision 'Fluid' With Time Running Out
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The St. Louis Cardinals needed a strong start out of the break to solidify themselves as buyers before the trade deadline. What they got was a 1-5 start in a road trip against the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies.
President of baseball operations John Mozeliak told Katie Woo of The Athletic, "We're being much more open-minded to where we were pre-All-Star break" while calling the situation "fluid" before the Cardinals dropped their series with the Rockies.
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - MARCH 24: John Mozeliak, president of baseball operations of the St. Louis Cardinals answers questions from the media before the spring training game against the Memphis Redbirds at AutoZone Park on March...
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - MARCH 24: John Mozeliak, president of baseball operations of the St. Louis Cardinals answers questions from the media before the spring training game against the Memphis Redbirds at AutoZone Park on March 24, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. More
Photo byThe Cardinals are trying to catch up to the San Diego Padres, and with the pair taking the field against each other, the Cardinals can do so this weekend. It would take a sweep to jump the Padres in the standings, and with a series against the Miami Marlins to follow, the Cardinals could change their deadline outlook by Monday.
It is Mozeliak's last hurrah in the Cardinals front office, and he is tasked with setting up incoming PBO Chaim Bloom with the best future that he can, and allowing Bloom to create his vision.
The Cardinals have valuable pieces to move this summer, including closer Ryan Helsley. In a reliever-heavy market, last season's National League Reliever of the Year is one of the most sought-after pitchers at the trade deadline.
After defeating the Padres Thursday night, the Cardinals inched closer and are now 2 1/2 games back for the final wild card spot. The Cardinals might be hesitant and stand pat until the weekend series wraps up to see if they believe that they can find their way back into the playoffs.
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