Blaze Jordan shines early in MLB career with Cardinals after Red Sox trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Blaze Jordan, a former Red Sox prospect, has made an immediate impact with the St. Louis Cardinals. After being traded to the Cardinals for Steven Matz, Jordan has played eight games, posting a.300 batting average with seven RBIs and four extra-base hits. His defensive versatility at third and first base, alongside a strong offensive start, positions him as a contributor for a Cardinals team vying for a postseason spot. Despite his success, Jordan's performance against left-handed pitching remains a focus, as he has only registered nine plate appearances against lefties so far.
- •Blaze Jordan traded to the Cardinals from Red Sox for Steven Matz
- •Jordan batting.300 with four extra-base hits in eight games
- •Cardinals currently positioned as top wild-card team in NL
- •Jordan has also shown defensive capability with plus-two outs above average
- •Ramón Urías on the 60-day injured list opened opportunity for Jordan
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Another Former Red Sox Prospect Is Impressing Early For New Team
"The Boston Red Sox drafted Blaze Jordan in 2020, but he never played a game for them in the big leagues.
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