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Left-handed power bat Brendan Donovan is in his fourth season with the St. Louis Cardinals after making his MLB debut in 2022. The 28-year-old has carved out a role as a versatile utility player, capable of handling multiple positions while providing a steady left-handed presence in the lineup.

Brendan Donovan and Willson Contreras hit three-run homers in the second inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 9-7 on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series

The St. Louis Cardinals are officially on board with trading two-time All-Star closer Ryan Helsley at the trade deadline. The Cardinals were reluctant to make Helsley available although many playoff contending teams have shown interest in the hard-throwing right-hander.

Left field has been a blackhole for the Los Angeles Dodgers this season. After signing Michael Conforto to a one-year, $17 million contract, Los Angeles was hoping for the former All-Star to fortify the bottom of their lineup.