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Cardinals acquire new prospects after trading key players at deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 4:07 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Cardinals acquire new prospects after trading key players at deadline

Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals traded Dustin May, JoJo Romero, and Lars Nootbaar in a deadline deal focused on future prospects. In exchange, they received outfielders Alexander Frias and Josiah Ragsdale from the Brewers, along with left-handed pitcher Sandro Santana from the Diamondbacks. The Cardinals, struggling with a post-All-Star break record of 5-12, aim to rebuild after an optimistic early season capped by Jordan Walker's Home Run Derby victory. The trades reflect new GM Chaim Bloom's strategy of prioritizing long-term development over immediate success, marking a significant shift for the franchise.

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Status Watch

•Cardinals traded away three key players before the trade deadline.
•They acquired Alexander Frias, Josiah Ragsdale, and Sandro Santana.
•Frias is a highly rated 18-year-old prospect from the Brewers.
•Ragsdale shows promise with a.313 batting average in the minors.
•Santana ranked as the Cardinals' 22nd-best prospect, projected to debut soon.

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4:07 PMYahoo Sports — Who Did the Cardinals Receive After Selling at the Deadline?

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The St. Louis Cardinals began the year as one of the biggest surprises of the MLB season. Many Cardinals fans were hopeful. The team was much better than expected and had a good first third of the season. Cardinals fans were excited going into the All-Star break, and Jordan Walker winning the Home Run Derby […] The post Who Did the Cardinals Receive After Selling at the Deadline? appeared first on The Lead.
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