St. Louis Cardinals Usher in Fresh Leadership for 2025 Season

In a significant front office reshuffling, the St. Louis Cardinals are set to introduce Chaim Bloom as their new president of baseball operations for the 2025 season, as announced by team owner and CEO Bill DeWitt Jr. at a recent end-of-year press conference.

Bloom, a seasoned baseball executive with prior stints at the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays, will step into the shoes of John Mozeliak, the longstanding Cardinals front office stalwart. This follows a disappointing 83-79 season for the Cardinals, which saw them missing the playoffs for the second year running.

Chaim Bloom Signs Five-Year Deal with Cardinals

The Cardinals have secured Bloom’s adept leadership for the next five years, following his 2024 advisory role with the team where he critically evaluated their player development approach. “Our focus moving forward will be centered on nurturing our player pipeline and providing our young talent with ample opportunities to excel at the major league level,” DeWitt stated.

A Shift in Cardinals’ Leadership

DeWitt referred to the upcoming changes as a transition phase for the team. Current Cardinals general manager, Mike Girsch, will take on a new role as the vice president of special projects. Meanwhile, Mozeliak will work closely with Bloom during his final year, providing guidance and support.

Cardinals’ Strategy for Consistent Winning

Mozeliak, 55, expressed his desire to steer the Cardinals back to a path of consistent success. Despite only one losing season since Mozeliak’s 2007 appointment as general manager, the Cardinals have been lagging behind other teams in player development.

Bloom, during his tenure, will prioritize player development. “To stay ahead in the game requires both audacity and humility,” Bloom asserted. “Complacency can lead to defeat. We have the full backing of the owners to make substantial investments across all departments.”

Setting the Trend, Not Following It

While acknowledging the importance of catching up, Bloom emphasized the need for the Cardinals to carve their own niche rather than emulating others. “We want to set the trend, not follow it,” Bloom stated.

Cardinals’ Payroll for 2025

When questioned about the team’s payroll for the upcoming season, DeWitt responded that it was yet to be determined. He emphasized the importance of investing in player development for the team’s long-term competitiveness. “It’s all about resource allocation,” DeWitt explained.

Chaim Bloom’s Track Record

Bloom, 41, served as the Red Sox’s chief baseball officer from 2019 to 2023 until a disappointing season led to his dismissal. Prior to that, he was a key executive with the Rays, where he was instrumental in their player development success.

As Bloom takes charge of the Cardinals, he brings with him the challenge of replicating his past player development successes and carving a unique path for the team. “We want to set the tone so we’re not just going to be looking at copying everyone else. We want to find our own way,” Bloom reiterated.