Cardinals Acquire Standout Infielder in Steven Matz Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Cardinals made their first splash of the 2025 MLB trade deadline on Wednesday evening when they sent two-time All-Star closer Ryan Helsley to the Mets in exchange for three minor league prospects.

The St. Louis Cardinals have acquired minor league first basemen Blaze Jordan from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for left-handed pitcher Steven Matz. Jordan, 22, was the Red Sox 3rd round (89th overall) selection in the 2020 MLB Draft out of DeSoto Central High School in Southaven,

The Red Sox made their first significant move since the Rafael Devers trade last month by dealing Blaze Jordan (the 19th ranked prospect in the system according to Sox Prospects) for lefty reliever Steven Matz.

One day after the Cardinals couldn't find a taker for Nolan Arenado, St. Louis placed the veteran third baseman on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain. Arenado had sought a deal prior to the season but he used his no-trade clause to prevent the team from trading him to the Houston Astros.

The St. Louis Cardinals traded Ryan Helsley, Phil Maton, and Steven Matz at the trade deadline, but they opted to hold onto several players with team control.