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Quick thoughts on the Brendan Donovan trade

The Cardinals on Monday sent Donovan to the Mariners as part of a three-team swap

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Dayn Perry
Feb 03, 2026
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The long-anticipated Brendan Donovan trade was finalized Monday night via a three-way swap with the Mariners and Rays. Here’s how it breaks down:

Cardinals get: RHP Jurrangelo Cijntje, CF Tai Peete, OF Colton Ledbetter, two competitive-balance Round B picks

Mariners get: Donovan

Rays get: Who cares (3B Ben Williamson from Seattle)

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