St. Louis Cardinals' shrewd deadline trade recuperates worth from John Mozeliak's free-agent miss
Cardinals Trade Steven Matz to Boston Red Sox, Acquire Prospect Blaze Jordan
The St. Louis Cardinals have made a significant move, trading left-handed pitcher Steven Matz to the Boston Red Sox. Matz, in his last year of a four-year, $44 million contract, was targeted as a reliable middle of the rotation arm after a dominant 2021 season with the Toronto Blue Jays.
For the Red Sox, Matz brings experience and consistency to their pitching staff. However, for the Cardinals, the trade aims to provide innings for either back-end bullpen support or postseason starts.
The Cardinals were reportedly high on Blaze Jordan during the 2020 MLB Draft, and they have now acquired the young prospect as part of the trade. Jordan, currently ranked 19th in the SoxProspects rankings, is described as a hitter who "hits the ball hard & makes a lot of contact."
In the 2025 season between AA and AAA, Jordan posted a strong stat line with a batting average of .308, on-base percentage of .377, slugging percentage of .495, 22 doubles, 12 home runs, a walk rate of 9.2%, and a strikeout rate of 10.6% over 358 plate appearances. He is viewed as a first baseman/third baseman and is eligible for the Rule 5 draft this winter.
The specific terms of the trade between the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox were not disclosed. However, it is speculated that the Cardinals will potentially get a return for another rental deal for Phil Maton.
This trade by the Cardinals is seen as an attempt to recoup value from John Mozeliak's failed free-agent signing. With several more moves to make before Thursday's trade deadline, the Cardinals are looking to strengthen their roster for the remainder of the season and the postseason.
- MLB Pipeline - Blaze Jordan Player Page
- The upcoming sports-analysis season could offer valuable insights into Blaze Jordan's potential performance on the field.
- This trade might stir interest in sports-betting circles, with fans betting on the impact of Matz's acquisition by the Red Sox.
- If Jordan continues his promising trajectory in the MLB, tennis courts and golf courses might someday take a backseat to baseball diamonds for him.
- In the world of mixed-martial-arts, Jordan's journey from baseball prospects to professional baseball players is reminiscent of periodic shifts in combat sport careers.
- As the race for the World Series heats up, the addition of Matz to the Red Sox pitching staff, combined with the arrival of prospect Jordan for the Cardinals, promises an intriguing turn of events in the sports world.
