
Brendan Donovan headed to Mariners in three-team trade after career year
NY Post
The Mariners are bringing Brendan Donovan to the Pacific Northwest as part of a trade that includes the Cardinals and Rays.
The Cardinals are getting right-hander Jurrangelo Cijntje, center fielder Tai Peete, outfielder Colton Ledbetter and two competitive-balance Round B picks, and the Rays will get third baseman Ben Williamson, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported.
Donovan hit .287 — a career best — last season while recording 10 home runs and 50 RBIs in 118 games.
He also had the team lead in doubles, with 32 and WAR, with a 2.7.
He has played four seasons in the big leagues, all of which have been with the Cardinals. Donovan was an All-Star for the first time in his career last season.
The Cardinals had been looking at signing Donovan to a long-term deal, but the sides never came close to a new contract, ESPN reported.

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