STL / SEA

[Cardinals GM (Zack)]

Cardinals trade:
Nestor Cortes, P (NYY)
Jose Trevino, C (NYY)

Mariners trade:
Rights to the Mariners 2025 First Round Pick]
Rationale:
Moving some expiring pieces for another draft asset as I look to continue to rebuild. Easy talks with Jeff over to him to confirm.

[Mariners GM (Jeff)]

Nestor Cortes - $4,800,000
Jose Trevino - $2,500,000 (arb est)




Trading a future draft pick for a starting pitcher i can rely on and a backup catcher that is cheaper than one id get in free agency. Mariners confirm.