St. Louis Cardinals Trade Key Pitchers, Face Rebuild Under Chaim Bloom

The 2025 MLB trade deadline saw the St. Louis Cardinals actively selling off relievers like Ryan Helsley, Steven Matz, and Phil Maton, while keeping stars such as Nolan Arenado and Sonny Gray. Arenado notably exercised his no-trade clause against a move to the Houston Astros, a decision labeled by Bob Nightengale as the "biggest regret" of the trade season, especially as Carlos Correa was later traded to the Astros. Despite interest from teams like the New York Yankees, the Cardinals secured Helsley’s trade to the Mets without giving up top prospects, which was seen as a solid, if not transformative, deal. Organizationally, the Cardinals are poised for a rebuild under incoming front office chief Chaim Bloom, with key veterans likely to be moved in the near future, signaling a shift away from immediate postseason ambitions. Meanwhile, the Cardinals acquired prospect Blaze Jordan, who has drawn comparisons to Babe Ruth not for power but for his unique running style and contact hitting skills, highlighting a focus on diverse talent development. Additionally, the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL are gaining attention for rookie Will Johnson, a highly praised defensive back expected to start alongside veteran Max Melton, showcasing promising new talent in professional sports linked to the Cardinals name.