The Cardinals have added some needed depth to its bullpen ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline.
St. Louis is acquiring Pirates left-hander José Quintana, the club announced Monday night. Righty reliever Chris Stratton will also be on the move to St. Louis, while the Pirates will receive pitcher Johan Oviedo and touted third base/first base prospect Malcolm Nuñez.
The move bolsters the Cardinals’ starting rotation after Jack Flaherty (shoulder) landed on the 60-day injured list, and Steven Matz suffered a torn left MCL last month. The club has won six of its last 10 games and enters August with a 54–48 record, slotting them three games behind the Brewers (57–45) for first place in the NL Central.