Cardinals, Donovan and trade deadline
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The St. Louis Cardinals are busy ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Here are the new rumors, from John Mozeliak's pre-retirement role to Brendan Donovan's future.
The St. Louis Cardinals are still open to moving Brendan Donovan with the MLB trade deadline coming up this week.
Brendan Donovan on the Eyes of the New York Yankees originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The July 31 MLB trade deadline is dominating baseball conversations, with teams across the majors locking in their plans. Some are clear buyers, others are sellers, and many sit in the middle trying to decide what’s best for their future.
Helsley has been rumored as a trade target since the offseason, and a trade for him still seems realistic. As we know, Donovan made his first All-Star Game in 2025, is hitting nearly .300 and can play multiple defensive positions. That's a valuable player, and the Cardinals are treating him as one.