"Why have the Cardinals not yet traded Donovan, the player who can bring them the most in a deal? It comes down to a difference in perceived value. The Cardinals view Donovan as a star player while not all clubs see him that way, according to people briefed on the conversations. Donovan, who turns 29 this month, offers many appealing qualities, from his swing decisions to his bat-to-ball skills, his defensive versatility to his makeup."
"But his career-best fWAR, achieved in 2024, was 3.2. Hoerner was at 4.8 last season, Marte at 4.6 - the latter in only 126 games. Donovan also is under club control for only two more seasons, the second of which is threatened by a lockout. The Kansas City Royals remain among the teams interested, but if the Cardinals prefer premium young bats, the Seattle Mariners are perhaps the best fit."
The Los Angeles Dodgers remain reigning champions aiming for a three-peat and need to upgrade their outfield to chase a tenth title. The team has shown interest in St. Louis outfielder Brendan Donovan, a versatile 28-year-old who turns 29 this month. The Cardinals value Donovan highly despite his career-best 3.2 fWAR in 2024, while other players posted higher marks. Donovan is under club control for two more seasons and has drawn interest from teams such as the Kansas City Royals and potentially the Seattle Mariners. The Dodgers are also targeting high-profile options like Kyle Tucker or Cody Bellinger.
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