ST. LOUIS -- Signaling a shift in focus from this year to next, president of baseball operations John Mozeliak initiated his roster overhaul on Friday with a series of moves designed to address a problematic 'pen.
The Cardinals added four pitchers, including prospect Dakota Hudson, to their active roster ahead of this weekend's series against the Cubs, while also designating relievers Greg Holland and Tyler Lyons for assignment. There were nine moves made in all, and Mozeliak forecast that more would be coming.
"I still believe that this team has talent, but I do feel we have to sort through this roster to get it to where we feel it's getting back to that playoff caliber [club]," Mozeliak said.