{"id":39947,"date":"2026-02-02T18:25:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T22:25:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/mlb-trade-rumors-mariners-close-to-acquiring-star-brendan-donovan-from-cards\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T18:26:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T22:26:05","slug":"48024-mlb-trade-rumors-mariners-close-to-acquiring-star-brendan-donovan-from-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/48024-mlb-trade-rumors-mariners-close-to-acquiring-star-brendan-donovan-from-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB trade rumors: Mariners close to acquiring star Brendan Donovan from Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"

Breaking news<\/b> rocked baseball tonight as the Seattle Mariners<\/b> moved decisively to acquire All-Star Brendan Donovan<\/b> from the St. Louis Cardinals<\/b>. A three-team trade<\/b> with the Tampa Bay Rays<\/b> is finalizing in real time. The 2025 All-Star<\/b> hit .287 with 32 doubles<\/b>, delivering exactly what the Mariners desperately needed.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
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  • Donovan Status<\/b>: 2025 All-Star<\/b> infielder\/outfielder averaging .287<\/b> with 32 doubles<\/b> in 118 games<\/b><\/li>\n
  • Trade Partners<\/b>: Cardinals<\/b>, Mariners<\/b>, and Rays<\/b> close to finalizing three-team deal<\/b> on February 2, 2026<\/b><\/li>\n
  • Contract Details<\/b>: $5.8 million<\/b> in 2026<\/b> with two years<\/b> of team control remaining through 2027<\/b><\/li>\n
  • Infield Solution<\/b>: Donovan<\/b> fills void at third base<\/b> after Eugenio Suarez<\/b> signed with Cincinnati Reds<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    Mariners Land Elite Contact Hitter in Three-Team Blockbuster<\/h2>\n

    The Seattle Mariners<\/b> are acquiring Brendan Donovan<\/b>, moving aggressively to strengthen their infield. Multiple credible sources confirmed the three-way trade<\/b> is closing in on official approval. Donovan<\/b> becomes a critical missing piece alongside Julio Rodriguez<\/b> and Cal Raleigh<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    Donovan<\/b>, age 29<\/b>, established career highs this past season with .287 batting average<\/b>, .422 slugging percentage<\/b>, and 32 doubles<\/b>. His elite plate discipline and hitting ability immediately upgrade Seattle’s lineup depth.<\/p>\n

    All-Star Credentials Make Donovan Perfect fit for Seattle<\/h2>\n

    Donovan<\/b> earned his first All-Star selection<\/b> in 2025<\/b> after a breakout campaign nobody expected. His .353 on-base percentage<\/b> and 119 OPS+<\/b> demonstrate consistent excellence at the plate. He represents a significant upgrade from the hole left by Suarez’s departure<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    Cardinals<\/b> president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom<\/b> has enabled this rebuild by trading away star talent. Donovan<\/b> joins Sonny Gray<\/b> and Willson Contreras<\/b> as notable departures, clearing organizational direction toward youth development and prospects.<\/p>\n

    Donovan Trade Details and Contract Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Aspect<\/td>\nDetails<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Player<\/td>\nBrendan Donovan<\/b>, 29<\/b>, infielder\/outfielder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    2026 Salary<\/td>\n$5.8 million<\/b> (avoided arbitration)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Team Control<\/td>\nThrough 2027 season<\/b> before free agency<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Trade Structure<\/td>\nThree-team deal<\/b>: Cardinals<\/b>, Mariners<\/b>, Rays<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    \n“The Mariners are on the verge of acquiring an impact infielder, closing in on a three-team trade that would net them Brendan Donovan from the Cardinals.”\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    \u2014 MLB.com<\/b>, February 2, 2026<\/p>\n

    Why Donovan Solves Seattle’s Infield Crisis Immediately<\/h2>\n

    Suarez<\/b> signed a $15 million deal<\/b> with the Reds<\/b>, leaving a gaping hole at third base<\/b>. Donovan<\/b> possesses rare versatility, playing second<\/b>, third<\/b>, first<\/b>, and left field<\/b> throughout his career. His defensive flexibility provides manager valuable tactical options.<\/p>\n

    The Mariners<\/b> need immediate impact after entering 2026<\/b> with significant offensive questions. Adding Donovan<\/b> alongside Rodriguez<\/b>, Raleigh<\/b>, Naylor<\/b>, and pitching anchors like George Kirby<\/b> creates a competitive window. General Manager Jerry Dipoto<\/b> executed decisively when the opportunity presented itself.<\/p>\n

    What Makes This Trade Potentially Transformative for Seattle’s Season?<\/h2>\n

    The Mariners<\/b> projected to win the AL West<\/b> with upgraded hitting capability. Donovan<\/b>‘s consistent production, elite contact rate, and ability to play multiple positions reduce offensive strain. Seattle’s competitive window opened wider with this acquisition.<\/p>\n

    Can the Mariners<\/b> now challenge the Astros<\/b> and Rangers<\/b> in the brutal AL West<\/b>? Donovan<\/b> provides genuine hope that this team can contend immediately. With Julio Rodriguez<\/b> producing at All-MLB<\/b> levels and now Donovan<\/b> anchoring the infield, Seattle’s core finally resembles a legitimate threat.<\/p>\n

    Sources<\/h3>\n
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    • MLB.com<\/b> – Official trade reporting with Daniel Kramer confirmation<\/li>\n
    • CBS Sports<\/b> – Comprehensive trade details and contract breakdown<\/li>\n
    • ESPN<\/b> – Jeff Passan three-team trade reporting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":39946,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Seattle\",\"description\":\"city\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"St. Louis\",\"description\":\"city\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Tampa Bay\",\"description\":\"city\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Cincinnati\",\"description\":\"city\"}]}","_extracted_celebrities":"","_extracted_movies":"","_extracted_places":null,"_extracted_videos":"","_last_enrichment_date":"2026-02-02 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