Cardinals' Bloom Previews Offseason Plans
St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom addressed the media at the General Managers Meetings in Las Vegas following a 77-85 season.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Baseball
Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom spoke to the media Tuesday at the General Managers Meetings in Las Vegas about the team's offseason plans. Bloom said the Cardinals are working on their staff, talking to agents about free agents and talking to other teams.
Why it matters
The Cardinals finished the 2026 season 77-85, and the offseason is expected to bring more free-agent and trade activity than usual as the Collective Bargaining Agreement nears expiration. Bloom's comments signal how the front office plans to rebuild its roster heading into 2027.
The Cardinals finished the 2026 season with a 77-85 record. The Collective Bargaining Agreement expires on December 1, and the specific roster moves the club will make before then have not been disclosed.
The players
Chaim Bloom
Chaim Bloom is the president of baseball operations for the St. Louis Cardinals, entering his second offseason in the role.
The details
Bloom spoke to reporters during the General Managers Meetings at the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. He said the club is focused on its staff, is talking to agents about free agents and is in contact with other teams.
Timeline
2026 season: Cardinals finished 77-85.
Tuesday (Nov. 10, 2026): Bloom spoke to media at the GM Meetings in Las Vegas.
Dec. 1: Collective Bargaining Agreement set to expire.
Season Trajectory
The expiring Collective Bargaining Agreement on December 1 places the Cardinals' offseason in a more active market than most years. Their 77-85 finish sets up a roster rebuild that will shape how much young talent plays a larger role in 2027.
Cardinals fans should watch for free-agent signings and trades that could alter the 2027 rotation and lineup. The expiring labor agreement may accelerate roster decisions that affect fantasy projections for players on the roster.
The takeaway
The Cardinals' offseason is likely to be defined by how quickly the front office acts before the labor deadline. Fans should expect roster changes to emerge over the coming weeks as the club balances youth development with immediate competitiveness.
What happens next
The Collective Bargaining Agreement expires December 1, which will shape the timing and scope of the Cardinals' offseason moves.
Further reading
For more on the club's season, see Baseball coverage from the St. Louis edition.
