Chaim Bloom may have tipped the Cardinals’ hand, offering a clear clue about the front office’s next move for 2026.

Hello everyone, I’m Dan Lucy on the Ozarks First digital desk. The St. Louis Cardinals made another roster move, sending all-star infielder Brendan Donovan to the Seattle Mariners in a three way trade that also involved the Tampa Bay Rays.

MLB insider Ken Rosenthal is giving flowers to Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom, for his efforts so far.

As much as the high-end potential of ambidextrous pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje excited the Cardinals, and as much as they were intrigued by the rare combinations of speed and power from outfielders Tai Peete and Colton Ledbetter,

The Cardinals’ offseason has primarily focused on subtracting veterans from the big league roster as the club embarks on a rebuild, but with yesterday’s Brendan Donovan trade now complete, most of the heavy lifting on the sell side of things has been complete.

The St. Louis Cardinals landed a unique prospect in Jurrangelo Cijntje.