ARLINGTON, Texas — Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak finds himself in a holding pattern, not out of overconfidence in the team’s roster or stubbornness. Rather, he’s waiting for the team’s play to chart his course forward.
The Cardinals’ performance over the next five weeks will give Mozeliak a North Star and a sense of direction before the MLB trade deadline. Until then, the club’s focus will remain on internal evaluations.
How the current roster performs, including players expected to return from injuries, will determine the options Mozeliak and the front office explore when the trade market takes shape.