The St. Louis Cardinals are actively reshaping their roster ahead of the MLB trade deadline, initiating a seller's approach. Recently, they traded Ryan Helsley to the New York Mets and are now finalizing a deal to send left-handed reliever Steven Matz to the Boston Red Sox. With a solid 3.44 ERA over 55 innings this season, Matz's performance has made him an appealing target, even as a rental player.

In exchange for Matz, the Cardinals will acquire Blaze Jordan, a promising first baseman who has displayed impressive minor league numbers, including a .308 batting average and 12 home runs this season. Jordan is recognized for his potential and has close ties to the Cardinals' future leadership, having been drafted by the Cardinals’ future VP of Baseball Operations, Chaim Bloom. This strategic trade marks a significant step for St. Louis as they look to rebuild for the future while remaining competitive.