The St. Louis Cardinals are preparing for what could be a pivotal offseason, and one intriguing scenario on the table is a potential reunion with former pitcher. As the team works to strengthen its starting rotation, Montgomery’s past experience with the organization could make him a key addition in their rebuilding efforts.
With Chaim Bloom now steering the front office, the Cardinals are making it clear they plan to aggressively target pitching upgrades. According to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the club is intent on adding at least one starter as part of a larger effort to strengthen the roster. This marks a shift from last offseason, when the team waited until spring training before making notable moves.
Bloom has stressed that the Cardinals’ needs extend beyond the rotation, highlighting the importance of securing a veteran arm for the bullpen and bolstering overall roster depth. Still, final decisions will hinge on payroll discussions between Bloom and Chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. Once those financial parameters are set in the coming weeks, the team’s path forward in free agency and potential acquisitions should become much clearer.
Jordan Montgomery has emerged as one of the more intriguing options on the Cardinals’ radar this offseason. The left-hander, who previously pitched in St. Louis, is viewed as a realistic and high-upside candidate for a reunion. As FanSided’s Josh Jacobs pointed out, Montgomery’s prior success with the club and his familiarity with the organization make him a logical fit.
While fans may hold out hope for splashier targets such as Zac Gallen, Jacobs notes that bringing Montgomery back represents a far more practical and strategic move. His track record with the Cardinals demonstrates his reliability on the mound, and his return could provide much-needed stability to a rotation in transition.
Shaping the Cardinals’ Offseason
The team’s priorities remain clear: build a rotation capable of competing while reinforcing the broader roster under Chaim Bloom’s leadership. Adding Montgomery would check an important box, offering both experience and familiarity as the club looks to retool.
With financial parameters soon to be defined, the Cardinals are preparing to pursue targeted moves in free agency. A Montgomery reunion could end up serving as a cornerstone piece in their push to re-establish themselves as contenders.