Chaim Bloom is the man in charge of the St. Louis Cardinals now, and that means changes are coming.
However, just because there's an expectation that the team will trade Nolan Arenado, Sonny Gray, and William Contreras doesn't mean that the Cardinals will suddenly look like a completely different franchise in 2026.
For one thing, manager Oli Marmol is confirmed to be coming back next year. For another, it sounds like Jordan Walker and Nolan Gorman's development remains a focus of the coaching staff and front office.
And, if Bloom's comments are to be believed, the team won't slash payroll just for the sake of rebuilding.