The St. Louis Cardinals are in rebuilding mode after missing the playoffs for the third straight year in 2025. The team is looking to move several players this offseason, including Nolan Arenado and Willson Contreras. However, the Cardinals’ most popular target , and therefore the team’s most valuable trade asset, is Brendan Donovan.

The 28-year-old infielder made his first All-Star Game in 2025. And, while the Cardinals have signaled that it would take a massive haul to land Donovan , teams have continued to inquire.

Following MLB’s Winter Meetings, trade talks involving Donovan have heated up. Two teams have emerged as the favorites to land the four-year pro. The Seattle Mariners and San Francisco Giants are viewed as the top contenders for a Donovan deal, according to Katie Wo

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