Mariners acquire All-Star Brendan Donovan in blockbuster three-team trade

All-Star infielder Brendan Donovan has been traded from the St. Louis Cardinals to the Seattle Mariners in a three-team deal also involving the Tampa Bay Rays. The move clears the path for top prospect JJ Wetherholt at second base for the Cardinals. The Mariners sent prospects Jurrangelo Cijntje and Tai Peete to the Cardinals, and Ben Williamson to the Rays. This trade significantly boosts the Mariners' projection by +2.1 fWAR, solidifying their status as American League favorites.