Brendan Donovan is a key player in ongoing trade rumors as the Cardinals enter a rebuilding phase, with president Chaim Bloom hoping to resolve his situation by Spring Training, though Donovan remains arbitration-controlled for two more seasons. The recent trade of Nolan Arenado has diminished the urgency to move Donovan, as top prospect JJ Wetherholt emerges as a potential third baseman. Meanwhile, Ivan Herrera is recovering from surgery, and his ability to catch will influence the Cardinals’ roster decisions for the upcoming season.
