Rotation and Bullpen Depth Crisis and 2027 Auditions

Pitching remains St. Louis’ largest weakness after a 4.54 bullpen ERA and 30 blown saves. Bloom says the GM meetings included information-gathering on available relievers, and the club is seeking an experienced bullpen arm; no target or negotiation is confirmed. Romero remains a possible reunion, while Tim Hill and Andrew Kittredge are names mentioned in market coverage rather than confirmed targets.