A Red Sox, Cardinals Third Deal In the Works

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00:00A Red Sox, Cardinals' third deal in the works.

00:04The Red Sox and Cardinals are becoming regular dance partners this offseason,

00:07and a third potential deal for Brendan Donovan is reportedly in play.

00:12According to reports, the Red Sox are setting their sights on versatile infielder Brendan Donovan,

00:17a player who might just be the missing piece in Boston's infield puzzle.

00:21After two impactful trades between Boston and St. Louis already this winter, a third looms.

00:27Boston has already pulled two key pieces out of the Gateway City,

00:30first snagging veteran starter Sonny Gray to firm up the rotation behind Garrett Crochet.

00:35Then they filled their long, vacant first base hole with the acquisition of Wilson Contreras,

00:41a move that not only brought offensive thump, but positional flexibility.

00:45Both trades addressed glaring weaknesses,

00:48and there's a sense that Craig Breslow isn't quite finished with his roster retool.

00:52Enter Brendan Donovan, the Swiss Army Knife of the Cardinals roster,

00:55a former Gold Glove Utility winner, 2022.

01:00Across nearly 2,000 plate appearances, Donovan has slashed a highly respectable 282-361-411,

01:08adding 40 homers and nearly 100 doubles.

01:11His ability to play multiple positions, particularly second base and left field, fits Boston's needs.

01:17David Hamilton, Romy Gonzalez, and Christian Campbell failed to seize the job in 2025.

01:22But Boston isn't alone in the chase.

01:26The San Francisco Giants and Seattle Mariners have reportedly jumped into the Donovan sweepstakes,

01:31according to reports.

01:32With two trades already in the books,

01:34the Red Sox and Cardinals clearly have momentum and familiarity on their side,

01:39which could be the edge that leads to a third deal.

01:42Stay tuned, because this Red Sox-Cardinals pipeline might still have fuel left in the tank.

01:47The Red Sox-Cardinals in the tank.