Overview
- Multiple outlets, including The Athletic and ESPN's Jeff Passan, report Seattle is closing in on a trade for Brendan Donovan that involves the Tampa Bay Rays, with no club confirmation yet.
- The potential deal remains undisclosed on specific return pieces for St. Louis and Tampa Bay, and reports characterize it as nearing completion rather than finalized.
- Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto recently said the club has been working to complete one more move, aligning with the latest Donovan reporting.
- Cardinals chief Chaim Bloom has indicated a preference to resolve Donovan's status before camp, and league insiders have projected a near-term decision.
- Market signals narrowed the field as the Giants signed Luis Arraez and the Red Sox lean toward internal options, while Donovan brings All-Star credentials, a 2022 Gold Glove, multi-position versatility, and recent injury history.