Summary
The Boston Red Sox are considering trading with the St. Louis Cardinals to acquire infielder Brendan Donovan. The Red Sox need a strong infielder and have already made two trades with the Cardinals this season.
Key Facts
- The Boston Red Sox need an infielder before spring training.
- The Chicago Cubs agreed to a deal with Alex Bregman, increasing the Red Sox's need.
- Boston has already completed trades with St. Louis for pitcher Sonny Gray and first baseman Willson Contreras.
- Brendan Donovan had a .353 on-base percentage and hit 10 home runs last season.
- The proposed trade includes Red Sox prospects David Sandlin and Allan Castro going to St. Louis.
- Donovan is on an affordable contract of $5.8 million for the current year.
- Chaim Bloom and Craig Breslow have successfully negotiated trades between the Red Sox and Cardinals before.
