Prospect Acquisition
Cardinals trade Donovan in three-team deal to bolster rebuild
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The St. Louis Cardinals traded All-Star utility player Brendan Donovan to the Seattle Mariners in a three-team deal with the Tampa Bay Rays, acquiring prospects Jurrangelo Cijntje, Tai Peete, and Colton Ledbetter along with two 2026 draft picks. The move caps an offseason of subtractions for the Cardinals, who also dealt Nolan Arenado, Sonny Gray, and Willson Contreras under president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom. St. Louis aims to stockpile talent for a long-term rebuild.
The Los Angeles Dodgers traded outfielder Esteury Ruiz to the Miami Marlins on Monday in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Adriano Marrero. Ruiz, known for his speed, adds depth to Miami's outfield following their recent trade of Dane Myers. The Marlins designated infielder Eric Wagaman for assignment to make room for Ruiz on their roster.