MLB Rumors: Yankees Linked To Cardinals Star As Deadline Nears

MLB Rumors: Yankees Linked To Cardinals Star As Deadline Nears

The New York Yankees are closely monitoring the St. Louis Cardinals. If the Cardinals initiate a fire sale, expect the Yankees to be first in line for St. Louis All-Star infielder Brendan Donovan, as shared by New York Post’s Jon Heyman on Friday. “All-Star INF Brendan Donovan would interest the Yankees, if he’s available. Many teams would be. Astros, too. Unclear how deep Cardinals sale will be.” Donovan has turned into the Cardinals’ best posi…

Yankees' trade with Cardinals would land perfect-fit infielder

Jeff Curry-Imagn ImagesJeff Curry-Imagn Images The New York Yankees are searching for infield help ahead of the trade deadline, and Brendan Donovan checks nearly every box imaginable. The 27-year-old Cardinals utility man brings contact, leadership, and defensive flexibility — three things the Yankees are sorely missing. With DJ LeMahieu gone and Oswald Peraza flailing offensively, Donovan would fill a void and elevate both floor and ceiling. Cr…