ST. LOUIS -- In what could be the first of many offseason trades that signal the Cardinals' plans for their first full-on rebuilding project in decades, the club acquired left-handed pitcher Brandon Clarke , right-hander Richard Fitts and a player to be named or cash considerations in exchange for veteran pitcher Sonny Gray and cash on Tuesday.

Signings & Trades

Clarke, whose first full professional season was limited to 38 innings due to blister problems, was the No. 5-ranked prospect in the Red Sox system, and he landed at No. 7 in the Cards' system , per MLB Pipeline. Fitts, a sixth-round Draft pick by the Yankees in 2021, went 2-4 with a 5.00 ERA over 11 appearances (10 starts) for Boston in 2025.

TRADE DETAILS

Cardinals receive: LHP Brandon Clarke, RHP Richard Fitts, PTBN

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