The St. Louis Cardinals are preparing for significant changes as they grapple with a subpar season, according to team President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak. With the trade deadline approaching, Mozeliak hinted at the possibility of trading veteran players for promising prospects.

Currently sitting at the bottom of the NL Central with a 40-53 record, the Cardinals are on course for their first losing season since 2007. Mozeliak acknowledged the team's struggles, stating, "It’s clear that the current roster isn't working. We need to make adjustments." He emphasized the need for changes to improve the team's outlook for the upcoming seasons, particularly 2024 and 2025.

Mozeliak stressed the importance of acquiring pitching talent, identifying it as a key area of focus for both the trade deadline and the upcoming free agency period. While he expressed confidence in the team's current group of hitters, the pitching staff appears to be the primary target for improvement.

Key players like Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado, who have no-trade clauses in their contracts, are expected to remain with the team. Mozeliak explicitly stated he has no plans to trade either player. The Cardinals are seeking pitchers who can generate more strikeouts and are re-evaluating their pitching approach in light of recent rule changes that have impacted ground ball pitchers.

In a recent roster move, the Cardinals signed 35-year-old pitcher Ryan Tepera. The veteran right-hander brings over a decade of major league experience to the team. To make room for Tepera, the Cardinals designated left-handed reliever Génesis Cabrera for assignment. Cabrera, who had been with the organization since 2018, had publicly expressed dissatisfaction with his recent usage.

The Cardinals' willingness to make changes suggests a commitment to building a competitive team for the future, even if it means parting ways with established players.