STLtoday.com

We pick 10th. A few interesting names here:

https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/st-louis-c ... ft-targets

Of these, I posted about Petit a couple of times. He would be a good get. I also posted about Natera, Jr. from the Angels as a return for Arenado. They will probably lose him anyway, so they could trade him and to Cardinals could roster him. I have liked Pena of the Padres as well. The last pitcher listed from the White Sox is interesting. I haven't had him on my radar.

TraveledLessRoad wrote: ↑02 Dec 2025 09:45 am We pick 10th. A few interesting names here:

https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/st-louis-c ... ft-targets

I saw that this morning.
Interesting read.

This could be the Rule 5 draft for the Cardinals to pick up a needed, fairly young starting pitcher. And it wouldn't put too much of a hit on DeWitt's budget. There appear to be some good possibilities available. We'll find out next week.

I’m guessing he picks up at least one bullpen arm

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑04 Dec 2025 10:52 am I’m guessing he picks up at least one bullpen arm

Maybe with an outside chance of competing for a spot in the rotation would be nice.

Shady wrote: ↑04 Dec 2025 10:53 am

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑04 Dec 2025 10:52 am I’m guessing he picks up at least one bullpen arm

Maybe with an outside chance of competing for a spot in the rotation would be nice.

Yea that would be good

With the current dearth of up and coming starting pitching in the organization. Why wouldn't Bloom try to fill that gap a little by selecting the top, most ready, potential starting pitcher available in next week's Rule 5 draft? And there seems to be be some good ones that might be there when the Cardinals select.

Shady wrote: ↑05 Dec 2025 16:49 pm With the current dearth of up and coming starting pitching in the organization. Why wouldn't Bloom try to fill that gap a little by selecting the top, most ready, potential starting pitcher available in next week's Rule 5 draft? And there seems to be be some good ones that might be there when the Cardinals select.

You can pick up decent players via Rule 5. Hector Luna, Matt Bowman, Ryan Fernandez '24 version... A starting pitcher who sticks on the 26 man is a tall order. Maybe some of those guys in the column could be a quality bullpen arm.

Mort Gage wrote: ↑05 Dec 2025 17:13 pm

Shady wrote: ↑05 Dec 2025 16:49 pm With the current dearth of up and coming starting pitching in the organization. Why wouldn't Bloom try to fill that gap a little by selecting the top, most ready, potential starting pitcher available in next week's Rule 5 draft? And there seems to be be some good ones that might be there when the Cardinals select.

You can pick up decent players via Rule 5. Hector Luna, Matt Bowman, Ryan Fernandez '24 version... A starting pitcher who sticks on the 26 man is a tall order. Maybe some of those guys in the column could be a quality bullpen arm.

I agree. But, with the current situation, wouldn't it be great to luck in to picking up a potential lower end of the rotation, young starting pitcher?

I don't see any position players available that might make a difference for the Cardinals next season. Three or four pitchers might.