For an ownership group that has typically been averse to trading money with players, the DeWitts have allowed Chaim Bloom to go all in this offseason.
At the St. Louis Cardinals' press conference where they introduced Chaim Bloom as the next president of baseball operations for the club, Bill DeWitt Jr. spoke about the club's financial state. While he didn't give a specific dollar figure regarding the club's payroll for the 2026 season, he did ensure that Chaim Bloom would be able to do whatever he needed to accomplish his goals.