Yankees Interested in Trading for Cardinals’ Donovan as Deadline Approaches
The New York Yankees are reportedly eyeing St. Louis Cardinals’ pitcher Donovan as the MLB trade deadline approaches. Rumors have been swirling about the potential trade, with sources close to the teams confirming the interest.
According to insiders, the Yankees are in need of a strong starting pitcher to bolster their rotation and Donovan has caught their attention. The 27-year-old right-hander has been a consistent performer for the Cardinals, with a 3.45 ERA and 1.12 WHIP this season.
The Yankees, currently sitting in second place in the AL East, are looking to make a push for the playoffs and believe Donovan could be the missing piece to their puzzle. With a strong lineup and solid bullpen, adding a reliable starter like Donovan could give them the edge they need to make a deep postseason run.
While the Cardinals have not publicly commented on the potential trade, sources say they are open to discussing a deal. Donovan, who is under team control until 2023, could bring in a valuable return for the Cardinals as they look to rebuild their roster.
As the trade deadline approaches, all eyes will be on the Yankees and Cardinals to see if a deal for Donovan will come to fruition.
Brendan Donovan: The Key Player for the New York Yankees?
The MLB trade deadline is the hot topic in baseball right now, with teams making moves to secure their future. The St. Louis Cardinals are one of those teams, currently sitting in fourth place in the National League Central but still in contention for a wild card spot. One player who could potentially be on the move is Cardinals infielder and All-Star Brendan Donovan, with the New York Yankees showing interest in acquiring him.
According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, the Yankees are keeping an eye on Donovan and would be interested in adding him to their roster. However, it is uncertain if the Cardinals are willing to part ways with him or any of their other potential trade pieces, including Nolan Arenado and pitchers Ryan Helsley, Phil Maton, and Steven Matz.
Donovan has been having a standout season, currently ranking second in the National League in batting average with .296, along with nine home runs and 42 RBIs. He recently had a big night against the Padres, collecting three hits and a home run in the Cardinals’ win. The 28-year-old made his MLB debut in 2022 and has since won a Gold Glove and represented Germany in the World Baseball Classic.
The Cardinals are facing a crucial stretch of games against the Padres and the Miami Marlins, followed by a road trip to San Diego and a visit to the Los Angeles Dodgers. For the Yankees, Donovan would bring versatility to their lineup, with the ability to play second base, shortstop, and left field. With Oswald Peraza currently at third base and Jazz Chisholm at second, Donovan could also potentially fill in at third base if needed.
As the trade deadline approaches, all eyes will be on Donovan and the Cardinals to see if a deal will be made. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
