Breaking News: Cardinals Trade for Red Sox’s Blaze Jordan in Exchange for LHP Steven Matz
In a surprising move, the St. Louis Cardinals have acquired highly-touted corner infielder Blaze Jordan from the Boston Red Sox. The trade was finalized on Tuesday, with the Cardinals sending left-handed pitcher Steven Matz to the Red Sox in exchange for the young prospect.
Jordan, who was drafted by the Red Sox in the third round of the 2020 MLB Draft, has been making waves in the minor leagues with his impressive power and hitting abilities. The 18-year-old has already drawn comparisons to some of the game’s top sluggers and is considered one of the top prospects in the Red Sox organization.
The Cardinals, who have been struggling to find consistent production at the corner infield positions, saw an opportunity to bolster their lineup with the addition of Jordan. The young prospect is expected to make an immediate impact and provide a much-needed boost to the team’s offense.
On the other hand, the Red Sox are gaining a solid left-handed pitcher in Matz, who has shown flashes of brilliance in his career. The 30-year-old has a career ERA of 4.35 and has proven to be a reliable starter for the New York Mets before being traded to the Toronto Blue Jays last season.
This trade comes at a crucial time for both teams as they look to make a push for the playoffs. The Cardinals currently sit in third place in the NL Central, while the Red Sox are leading
Cardinals Acquire Standout Infielder in Steven Matz Trade
The St. Louis Cardinals have made a major move at the 2025 MLB trade deadline, acquiring standout infielder Steven Matz in a trade with the New York Mets. This comes just hours after the Cardinals sent two-time All-Star closer Ryan Helsley to the Mets in exchange for three minor league prospects.
Cardinals Make Second Big Move, Trade Steven Matz to Red Sox
In their second big move of the day, the Cardinals have traded left-handed pitcher Steven Matz to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for 22-year-old corner infielder Blaze Jordan. Jordan, who has been tearing it up in the minor leagues, was rumored to be part of a potential deal for Nolan Arenado earlier this year.
After dominating Double-A pitching with a .928 OPS in 44 games, Jordan was promoted to Triple-A Worcester in June and has continued to impress. In 171 at-bats, he boasts a .298 batting average and a .480 slugging percentage with just 19 strikeouts.
With the Cardinals having multiple options at first base and Arenado struggling offensively, it is likely that Jordan will eventually slot in at third base. The possibility of the Cardinals trading Arenado at the deadline or in the offseason remains strong.
Meanwhile, the Red Sox are getting a reliable lefty out of the bullpen in Matz, who is set to become a free agent at the end of the season. Despite dealing with some injuries earlier in the year, Matz has had a strong 2025 campaign as a full-time reliever, posting a 3.44 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in 55 innings pitched.
With the Red Sox currently holding a 1.5-game lead for the final AL Wild Card spot, Matz will be a valuable addition to their bullpen. The Cardinals have now traded two key relievers who will be free agents this offseason, and their attention may now turn to RHP Phil Maton, who reportedly did not travel with the team to San Diego.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
