Cardinals pursue trade for Angels starter Reid Detmers with three rivals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 4:20 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
As of July 2, 2026, the St. Louis Cardinals are linked to a potential trade for Los Angeles Angels left-hander Reid Detmers, who has a 3.88 ERA this season. The Cardinals, sitting at 44-39 and in a Wild Card position, are seeking starting pitching help in their rebuilding effort. ESPN reports that Detmers, 26, is under club control until 2028 and could significantly bolster the Cardinals’ rotation. However, they face competition from the Washington Nationals, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Oakland Athletics, who are also interested in acquiring Detmers.
- •Cardinals currently hold a Wild Card spot at 44-39.
- •Detmers has a 3.88 ERA with 112 strikeouts over 99.2 innings this season.
- •The trade for Detmers could provide two years of pitching stability.
- •Competition for Detmers includes the Nationals, Diamondbacks, and Athletics.
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals linked to trade for 3.88 ERA Angels starter with three other MLB clubs
"This potential trade option would make a lot of sense for the Cardinals this summer.
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