The St. Louis Cardinals made a move of the front office variety Monday after naming Chaim Bloom as an advisor to the president of baseball operations.
We have named Chaim Bloom as an Advisor to the President of Baseball Operations.
Bloom most recently served as Chief Baseball Officer for the Boston Red Sox from 2019 through 2023.#STLCards pic.twitter.com/ykBdcFpge7
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) January 8, 2024
“I have known Chaim for a long time, and feel that this is a great opportunity for the St. Louis Cardinals,” Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak told MLB.com. “It will be good to get an outside perspective of our organization from someone who is as well-respected as Chaim. Having a fresh set of eyes on all aspects of our baseball operations should be helpful.”
Bloom recently spent time with the Boston Red Sox, where he was hired in 2019 as the team’s chief baseball officer.
His background begins with the Tampa Bay Rays, where he started his career in 2005, and he eventually found himself being named the vice president of baseball operations before heading to Boston.
Bloom could put together a strong team without utilizing a large payroll and was able to produce quality starters. That was part of why the Red Sox acquired him: the team was also looking to reduce spending.
“I’m excited to join the Cardinals and to be a part of this great organization,” Bloom said. “Mo and his team have given me such a warm welcome, and I’m eager to build relationships here and to learn, contribute, and help us win.”
