"Brendan Donovan has been one of the top trade targets for clubs seeking offensive help. The Royals, Mariners, Pirates, Guardians and Astros have all been tied to the lefty-hitting utilityman at points this offseason. Derrick Goold of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the Giants have been in the mix for Donovan as well. Goold lists San Francisco alongside Seattle and Kansas City among the teams that have kept in touch with the Cardinals as they gauge the market. Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports that the Red Sox have also talked with the Cards about Donovan, though he's one of myriad star infielders whom Boston has considered."
"The Giants are looking to add at second base. Casey Schmitt is the favorite to start there but probably fits better as a utility player. San Francisco had one of the least productive second base groups in MLB overall. Schmitt was a league average hitter, while Tyler Fitzgerald's strikeout issues prevented him from building off an impressive 2024 rookie season. Donovan is coming off a .287/.353/.422 season and owns a very similar line in more than 2000 career plate appearances. He'd be a significant upgrade at second base and has the flexibility to help out in the corner outfield."
The Giants, Royals, Mariners, Pirates, Guardians, Astros, and Red Sox have shown interest in acquiring Brendan Donovan because of his left-handed bat and defensive versatility. San Francisco is targeting an upgrade at second base while Casey Schmitt projects better as a utility option. Donovan hit .287/.353/.422 last season and owns a similar line across more than 2000 career plate appearances, making him a meaningful offensive upgrade and usable corner-outfield option. Kansas City tendered Jonathan India, which could shift Donovan to left or DH duty there. Seattle is weighing Jorge Polanco's free-agent uncertainty. Cardinals leadership is taking time on any potential deal.
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