Trade deadline day keeps on rolling as John Mozeliak and his team fired off their third deal in the past few days.
Sources: Blue Jays in advanced talks to acquire Paul DeJong. @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) August 1, 2023
This time it’s long-time shortstop Paul DeJong, who will provide insurance on the infield with the recent injury to Bo Bichette.
In return, the Cardinals receive Matt Svanson, a 24-year-old reliever in A+. He’s a 24-year-old, hard-throwing reliever with a fastball touching 98 MPH.
Svanson was drafted in the 13th round by the Blue Jays out of Lehigh University, He started 22 games in his collegiate career.