Overview
- Boston has discussed a deal with St. Louis and is now focused on assembling a package for Donovan, according to recent reporting.
- Negotiations with San Francisco have stalled, shifting momentum away from the Giants for now.
- The Mariners remain engaged but have been hesitant to trade from their major-league pitching, with prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje cited as a possible piece.
- The Cardinals are seeking significant prospect value as part of their reset after moving Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras to Boston.
- No trade is viewed as imminent, but talks are expected to intensify soon, with Donovan’s two years of control, All-Star nod, and multi-position flexibility sustaining a robust market.