Overview
- Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports Houston is back in the mix for Donovan, targeting left-handed hitting and defensive flexibility.
- MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand lists the Yankees, Dodgers, Royals and Guardians as clubs viewed as potential landing spots.
- Donovan is coming off a 2025 All-Star season, hitting .287/.353/.422 with 132 hits and 10 home runs in 118 games.
- He offers multi-position value with a 2022 Gold Glove as a utility player and experience at second base, the outfield, shortstop and third.
- He has two years of club control remaining with a projected $5.4 million 2026 salary, and the Cardinals’ retool under Chaim Bloom positions them to seek a strong prospect return.