Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Red Sox Acquire Matz, Bolster Pitching; Cardinals Get Jordan
The Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals made a trade.
The Red Sox got pitcher Steven Matz to help their team.
In return, they gave the Cardinals a young player named Blaze Jordan.
Matz has been a good pitcher lately.
The Red Sox hope Matz will help them win games.
The Cardinals are getting a young player they hope will be good in the future.
Also, the Red Sox had to put another pitcher, Hunter Dobbins, on the injured list.
The trade is also a sign of new leadership for the Cardinals.
The Boston Red Sox acquired pitcher Steven Matz from the St. Louis Cardinals.
Blaze Jordan, a minor league first baseman, was traded by Boston to the Cardinals.
Matz has primarily been a reliever in 2025, with a 3.44 ERA in 55 innings.
Hunter Dobbins was moved to the 60-day Injured List by the Red Sox.
Chaim Bloom, formerly of the Red Sox, is now with the Cardinals and familiar with Jordan.
- Who
- The Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, Steven Matz, Blaze Jordan, and Hunter Dobbins are involved.
- What
- The Boston Red Sox acquired Steven Matz from the St. Louis Cardinals, sending Blaze Jordan in return.
- When
- The trade occurred before the MLB trade deadline.
- Where
- The trade involves the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals.
- Why
- The Red Sox aimed to improve their pitching staff, while the Cardinals acquired a prospect for the future.
Boston Red Sox
St. Louis Cardinals
Team Strategy
Boston Red Sox
Acquiring Matz addresses the need for pitching depth, potentially giving the team an advantage.
St. Louis Cardinals
Acquiring Blaze Jordan is aligned with their long-term vision.
- Teams Involved
- Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals
- Player Acquired (BOS)
- Steven Matz
- Player Acquired (STL)
- Blaze Jordan
- Matz's 2025 ERA
- 3.44
- Dobbins' Injury
- ACL tear
- Jordan's Age
- 22