Overview

• Bloom takes over after a 78-84 season that marked the club’s third straight year without a playoff berth.
• He stressed a development-first approach, saying the Cardinals must be elite at acquiring and developing talent.
• Bloom said he will evaluate veterans and could explore trades for Nolan Arenado, Sonny Gray, and Willson Contreras, who hold no-trade protection.
• John Mozeliak officially stepped away after three decades with the organization, citing the need for a new voice in his final news conference.
• Bloom arrives after serving as a 2025 adviser and brings prior front-office experience with the Rays and Red Sox.