Explore two realistic Brendan Donovan trade scenarios that could help the St. Louis Cardinals reshape their roster, why each mock trade makes sense, how they fit the team’s long-term plan, and what St.

Donovan would be an obvious fit for the Astros' lineup, but would create a logjam. Could Christian Walker or Isaac Paredes be on the move?

We’re barely two weeks into the off-season, but the St. Louis Cardinals are already coming up in several trade rumors involving Brendan Donovan and the expected market for future Hall of Famer, Nolan Arenado.

That situation alone makes Donovan a trade candidate but there’s also the club’s broader infield picture to consider. Infielder JJ Wetherholt is one of the top prospects in the sport and is knocking on the door of the majors.

The Houston Astros reportedly have their eyes on another member of the St. Louis Cardinals after failing to acquire Nolan Arenado last offseason. St. Louis and

In addition to moving Nolan Arenado, the Cardinals will look to trade from their surplus of left-handed bats, reports The Athletic. That includes second baseman/left fielder Brendan Donovan and the Royals are among the teams interested,