Overview
- Chaim Bloom said the club has room for a right-handed outfielder and acknowledged Harrison Bader as a potential fit, declining to discuss contract specifics.
- Bloom said he would ideally like Brendan Donovan’s situation settled by the start of Spring Training, with the versatile All-Star drawing interest but carrying a high asking price.
- Top prospect JJ Wetherholt has a real chance to make the Opening Day roster after excelling across Double-A and Triple-A with strong production and positional versatility.
- Masyn Winn is on track for Spring Training following September knee surgery, with Bloom noting the shortstop is no longer in rehab mode.
- Ivan Herrera has begun a throwing program and will start hitting, blocking, and receiving work, with his catching readiness influencing how the Cardinals structure their roster.