Mariners acquire All-Star Brendan Donovan from Cardinals in three-team trade with Rays
February 2, 2026
The Seattle Mariners have acquired All-Star infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan from the St. Louis Cardinals in a three-team trade with the Tampa Bay Rays. Seattle sent infielder Ben Williamson to the Rays, and a pair of minor league propsects to the rebuilding Cardinals: pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje and outfielder Tai Peete. St. Louis also received a 2026 draft pick from the Mariners. Tampa Bay shipped minor league outfielder Colton Ledbetter and a 2026 draft pick to the Cardinals. The 29-year-old Donovan was a first-time All-Star last year, when he batted .287 with 10 home runs, 50 RBIs and a .775 OPS. He won a utility player Gold Glove as a rookie in 2022.