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Seattle's spring focus centers on a crowded infield, with Brendan Donovan slated for everyday duty after the trade, Cole Young at second, J.P. Crawford at short and the club keeping an eye on rookie Colt Emerson who could start in Tacoma but push for a midseason call-up, while Miles Bliss returns from injuries and competes for bench time as the roster fills out.
Seattle acquires All-Star Brendan Donovan from the Cardinals in a three-team trade with the Rays. Seattle sends two prospects (Jurrangelo Cijntje and Tai Peete) to the Cardinals and third baseman Ben Williamson to the Rays; the Rays receive outfielder Colton Ledbetter to the Cardinals. Both Seattle and Tampa Bay also ship two competitive-balance Round B picks to St. Louis. Donovan, 29, a versatile infielder and 2025 All-Star, is under team control for 2026 at a $5.8 million salary, while the Cardinals continue their rebuild around youth and payroll relief.
Seattle is near a deal to land Brendan Donovan from the Cardinals in a likely three-team swap that would also involve the Rays, who are set to receive Mariners infielder Ben Williamson. Donovan is a versatile, contact‑hitting infielder/outfielder (career line of .282/.361/.411 with a 119 wRC+) on a modest $5.8M salary for 2026, making him a fit for Seattle’s lineup as the Cardinals push a rebuild.
Brendan Donovan remains with the Cardinals as the Red Sox, Mariners and Giants circle, with Boston potentially using him to fill a second-base vacancy if Marcelo Mayer moves to third; Donovan’s versatility is appealing but his defense at second is below average, and Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner is another option requiring a pitcher and a prospect. Boston hopes to resolve the situation before spring training, while St. Louis isn’t under pressure to trade him, potentially yielding a big return if deals materialize.
San Francisco has intensified its pursuit of a proven second baseman, reportedly targeting Cubs’ Nico Hoerner and Cardinals’ Brendan Donovan as upgrades to a weak 2025 group. Donovan appears more attainable given St. Louis’s rebuild, while Hoerner would be a close, high-contact fit; both are 29 next season with defensive versatility. Trade costs could be steep, and Cubs’ win-now posture or Cardinals’ rebuilding push could shape the package. The Giants have payroll room after adding rotation pieces and remain open to other routes (including market shifts from Bo Bichette’s status) to address the position.
The article discusses key MLB offseason moves, including Tyler Soderstrom's record extension with the Athletics and the ongoing trade negotiations involving Brendan Donovan and the Cardinals, as well as other team strategies and player posting deadlines.
The St. Louis Cardinals placed Brendan Donovan on the 10-day injured list due to a left groin strain, with José Fermín called up from Triple-A to fill in. Donovan, who has been dealing with minor injuries, is expected to be out for about a week. The team is currently struggling, having lost five straight games and falling behind in the Wild Card race, focusing on developing young players for the season's final weeks.
The St. Louis Cardinals completed a dramatic series sweep against the Baltimore Orioles, highlighted by a three-run Little League homer from Brendan Donovan. This victory marked the first time the Orioles were swept in a series since Adley Rutschman joined the team, ending a 106-series streak. St. Louis won the final game 5-4 despite earlier ejections of outfielder Lars Nootbar and manager Oliver Marmol.
St. Louis Cardinals utility defender Brendan Donovan will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a ligament in his throwing arm, which is not Tommy John surgery. Donovan had been limited to DH at-bats since July 5 due to discomfort in his arm. His absence will impact the Cardinals' lineup, as players like Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado will have fewer opportunities for partial days off by moving into the DH spot. Tommy Edman will replace Donovan at shortstop, while Nolan Gorman is expected to play at second base. Top prospect Masyn Winn may make his major-league debut at some point in 2023.
St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan will undergo season-ending surgery for a flexor tendon injury in his throwing arm. Donovan, who made an impressive debut last season, won a Gold Glove award and finished third in NL Rookie of the Year voting. Despite a slight dip in performance this season, he remained an above-average regular. The loss of Donovan adds to the Cardinals' recent trades and impacts their competitiveness. The team will rely on other players to fill his position, but further trades before the deadline could change the playing time picture.
The St. Louis Cardinals rallied from an early deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs 7-5 in the second game of their London Series. After the Cubs took a 4-0 lead in the first inning, the Cardinals scored seven unanswered runs, with Brendan Donovan driving in two. Cubs starter Marcus Stroman left the game in the fourth inning with a blister on his right index finger. The Cardinals used a bullpen game to secure the win, with Jake Woodford earning the victory and Jordan Hicks recording his fourth save in as many opportunities. Willson Contreras went 4-for-4 with two runs for the Cubs.
The St. Louis Cardinals overcame a five-run deficit to defeat the Washington Nationals 8-6 in the opening game of a three-game set at Nationals Park. Starting pitcher Jack Flaherty bounced back after a rocky first two innings and still was standing on the mound in the seventh inning. The Cardinals’ offense bounced back from being held to one hit in the first two innings to score eight runs. Brendan Donovan hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning, and Paul DeJong had a double and two runs scored. Reliever Jordan Hicks closed out the game for the third straight day and still pumped his fastball in at 104.3 mph.
The St. Louis Cardinals are looking to improve their defense, which has been one of the worst in the league this season. With the return of outfielder Lars Nootbaar, the team now has seven outfielders on the active roster, leading manager Oliver Marmol to consider the best defensive alignment. Using Statcast data, the article breaks down the best defensive players at each position and suggests that the best alignment would be Paul DeJong at shortstop, Tommy Edman in center field, Brendan Donovan in left field, and Nootbaar in right field. However, Marmol will also consider other factors such as offense, matchups, and rest when making his lineup decisions.
Brendan Donovan's steal of third base in the top of the 10th inning put him in position to score on a passed ball, creating a run without a hit to send the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2-1 victory against Cleveland on Saturday at Progressive Field. The Cardinals had two hits in the game, but Donovan scored two runs in the game. The Cardinals needed late-inning, lockdown pitching and to be resourceful when they weren’t flashy, cunning when they lacked timing, and not miss the slimmest opportunity.
Brendan Donovan's steal of third base in the top of the 10th inning put him in position to score on a passed ball, creating a run without a hit to send the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2-1 victory against Cleveland on Saturday at Progressive Field. The Cardinals had two hits in the game, but Donovan scored two runs in the game. The Cardinals lead the National League in steals this month, and they aim to be one of the more aggressive teams when stealing because they believe they’re among the most prepared to exploit opponents’ habits.