Overview
- Seattle is set to acquire Brendan Donovan from St. Louis in a deal involving Tampa Bay, with reports listing Jurrangelo Cijntje and Tai Peete to the Cardinals and Ben Williamson to the Rays.
- Several reports add that the Cardinals will also receive Rays outfielder Colton Ledbetter and a Competitive Balance Round B draft pick.
- Donovan, an All-Star in 2025 and the 2022 utility Gold Glove winner, brings elite versatility with extensive time at second, third and left field.
- He is owed $5.8 million for 2026 and remains under team control through 2027 before free agency.
- The move addresses Seattle’s need for a high-contact, on-base bat as the Cardinals continue a broader roster reset under new baseball operations leadership.