"For the Cardinals, meanwhile, trading Gray was to be expected after the 36-year-old hurler hinted that he'd be willing to waive his no-trade clause to help facilitate an off-season deal to a contender - which he ultimately did. Both sides mutually decided it was time to part ways, officially putting in motion the franchise's rebuild under newly-hired president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom."
"Donovan, coming off his first-career All-Star selection and scheduled to earn a projected $5.4 million via arbitration in 2026, per MLB Trade Rumors, could be a potential fallback option at second base for the Toronto Blue Jays if free agent Bo Bichette doesn't return. With his high on-base, low-strikeout profile, the 28-year-old versatile defender would perfectly match the franchise's identity on both sides of the ball."
Boston adds an improved No. 2 starter to support ace Garrett Crochet, addressing a rotation weakness that contributed to the team's 2025 wild-card round exit. The move represents an early, significant off-season action under chief baseball officer Craig Breslow. St. Louis traded Gray after the 36-year-old agreed to waive his no-trade clause, initiating a roster rebuild under new president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom. The Cardinals are expected to continue selling, with Nolan Arenado, Brendan Donovan, Alec Burleson and left-handed reliever JoJo Romero among potential trade considerations depending on offers and contract control.
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