Mariners, Giants emerge as front-runners for Brendan Donovan trade: Sources

Mariners, Giants emerge as front-runners for Brendan Donovan trade: Sources

The Seattle Mariners and San Francisco Giants have emerged as front-runners for St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan, sources familiar with negotiations tell the Athletic, with the Cardinals looking to land multiple top prospects in a return.

Mariners, Giants "Front-Runners" For Brendan Donovan

The Mariners and Giants have emerged as front-runners in the sweepstakes for super-utility man Brendan Donovan, according to a report from Katie Woo of The Athletic. Woo added that both clubs are also engaged with the Diamondbacks on Ketel Marte. Both Seattle and San Francisco have previously been reported to have interest in Donovan’s services, which Woo notes the Cardinals are seeking multiple top prospects in exchange for. With that being sai…

San Francisco Giants Rumors: Cardinals All-Star Emerges As Top Trade Candidate

San Francisco Giants helmet (Image Credits: Imagn) The San Francisco Giants have remained fairly quiet without making any notable signings thus far this offseason. They need to bolster their roster in several areas after finishing 12 games behind the division leaders in the National League West. Improving the offensive production from the infield is one of the issues that their front office, headed by Buster Posey, has to resolve this winter. Ac…

2 frontrunners have emerged for a Brendan Donovan trade

Sep 23, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan (33) runs to third base against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images Half of Major League Baseball appears to be interested in trading for Brendan Donovan, but two teams are apparently separating themselves from the pack. The Seattle Mariners and the San Francisco Giants have eme…