New St. Louis Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom will be gearing the organization forward into an unprecedented rebuild. While he will be focusing on the future, ownership will still expect him to work towards the 2026 roster. Many questions remain regarding young core options staying or going, what assets can be traded away to be used towards rebuilding, and what prospects will step forward to bridge the gaps. But one glaring issue remains, which is the starting rotation.
Sonny Gray is in trade rumors, Miles Mikolas is a free agent and is not expected to return to St.