Red Sox Acquire Steven Matz From Cardinals

The Boston Red Sox have acquired 34-year-old left-handed reliever Steven Matz from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for 22-year-old first base prospect Blaze Jordan, pending medical reviews. Matz has posted a 3.44 ERA this season and offers versatility as both a reliever and potential spot starter. Boston, currently holding the second AL Wild Card spot, aims to bolster its bullpen for a playoff push and may still seek further roster upgrades before the trade deadline. Blaze Jordan, a power-hitting prospect recently promoted to Triple-A, joins a Cardinals team that has entered rebuild mode after trading closer Ryan Helsley as well. The deal is viewed as a short-term move for Boston, trading future potential for immediate relief help, while St. Louis reunites Jordan with executive Chaim Bloom. Both teams anticipate positive returns from the trade based on their current organizational strategies.