Whispers have begun to circulate about the one of the St. Louis Cardinals' top hitters in 2025. MLB insider Jon Heyman reported that the New York Yankees, Houston Astros and others are interested in the Cardinals' lone All-Star, Brendan Donovan. In the midst of a breakout season, Donovan would command a large return if the Cardinals opted to deal him.
Any trade involving Donovan wouldn't reap immediate rewards because of the Cardinals' desire for young talent to replenish the farm system, but at 28 years old, Donovan may be at the height of his powers on the diamond, and with two years of team control remaining on his contract, Donovan is unlikely to ever be as lucrative for other teams as he is right now.