Mariners acquire All-Star infielder Donovan in 3-team trade

The Seattle Mariners have acquired All-Star infielder Brendan Donovan from the St. Louis Cardinals in a three-team trade involving the Tampa Bay Rays. The Mariners gave up two first-round draft picks, a second-round pick, and a Competitive Balance Round B selection. Donovan, a versatile player with a career .282/.361/.411 slash line and a Gold Glove Award, is expected to bolster the Mariners' lineup and provide defensive flexibility.