Cardinals Hire Rob Cerfolio for Player Development

The St. Louis Cardinals are initiating a rebuild by hiring Rob Cerfolio, formerly with the Cleveland Guardians, as their new director of player development to revamp their minor-league system. Cerfolio's successful track record with the Guardians is expected to modernize the Cardinals' farm system, which is a crucial part of their transition under the new executive Chaim Bloom. The Cardinals are focusing on strengthening their player development capabilities to facilitate a more robust future performance. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs are also undergoing significant changes as manager Craig Counsell reshapes his coaching staff following a disappointing 2024 campaign, parting ways with several coaches including Mike Napoli and Willie Harris.