Brendan Donovan FULL TRADE to the Seattle Mariners which includes the Tampa Bay Rays! #stlcards #mlb
St. Louis Cardinals shake up the roster, sending All-Star Brendan Donovan to the Seattle Mariners in a blockbuster three-team trade with the Tampa Bay Rays. Is this the move that transforms the Cardinals’ future, or a risky gamble in their rebuilding strategy?
JD Hafron breaks down the key acquisitions for St. Louis, including switch pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje—ranked in the top 100 on MLB Pipeline—along with outfield prospects Tai Peete and Colton Ledbetter, plus two valuable comp B draft picks. The analysis covers Seattle’s win-now ambitions, the significance of parting with a fan favorite, and how these high-upside prospects might shape the Cardinals’ outlook for 2026 and beyond. Don’t miss this essential trade breakdown and what it means for Cardinals fans.
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29 comments
Good job Cardinals
stupid trade last place again for next ten years
While it's unfortunate BD had to go, he was probably nearing his ceiling, while JJ and some of the other younger guys have a higher ceiling potential. Looks like we'll get good looks at Walker and Gorman this season. It will be interesting to see if they succeed.
Looks like a good trade for both. Cards need as many lottery tickets as possible.
I don’t like it, big mistake
We got nothing for him smh.
Farewell Donnie, you were truly a prize for our beloved Redbirds
It was 2 picks btw
Beyond underwhelming. Borderline sickening. That's the deal they were waiting Out? Smfh and the payroll is gonna be under 100 mil. Makes me sick.
Ok trade, but where are the RH bats???
Gimmick pitcher that tops out in the low 90's ( No matter which arm ) and a bag of balls……Charlie Finley would be proud. 😂👎
Cards got fleeced in this trade.
Donnie Ballgame was a good Cardinal. He'll get the standing O at Busch.
Who is next! JJW might as well
Cintje is nice so is Tai… Cards bopped us
Well I can't say as I'm blown away by this, but 2 Comp B picks is huge. Tai Peete could be interesting, he's only 20 after all, but he's GOT to get that K rate down. 30% K rate ain't good. Looks like he'll be spending quite some time in Peoria working on that.
Trade Nutbar next
Spencer Steer from the Reds would've been a much bigger piece for Donny, I'm not so sure this is a bold move but time will tell.
Novelty pitcher and a stuffed giraffe…you can get both at the county fair
First impression i dont like it. But we got a haul for him. 3 prospects and 2 draft picks! Glad it was done before spring training
Walker and Noot needed to go before Donavon. Very disappointed
IM NOT IMPRESSED! THIS WAS OUR BEST PEICE! IT'S GOING TO BE A LONG 2026 SEASON! ATLEAST MILES MIKOLIS IS GONE!
A switch pitcher huh I guess pitching in the major leagues isn’t that hard for some guys lol. They’ll stop that distraction right away and hopefully focusing on only one side will help his progression. I was hoping for maybe another established youngster like a couple AA guys but it sounds like we got a bunch more here you go “coach em up” guys so we shall see at least we’ll have something to talk about. Good Luck DONNIE
Damn I was hoping we get Montez.
With Blake and Oli in charge of these new players no one has a chance of panning out
So damn sad.
Ngl yall got nothing back that’s a fleece job im sorry guys
Goodbye donnie its been fun with on the team✌️
Great report JD. I agree it is a good move by Cards. Next couple years will be tough, but 2028 we will be back!