As the calendar turns to December 2025, the MLB offseason is entering its most aggressive phase. For the Los Angeles Dodgers , the mission remains perpetual: identify elite talent that fits their philosophy of positional versatility and offensive discipline. For the St. Louis Cardinals, the narrative has shifted dramatically . Under new President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom, the organization has finally committed to the necessary retooling that fans have anticipated for years.

This divergence in competitive timelines creates the ideal conditions for a blockbuster trade. The Dodgers have a surplus of near-ready talent blocked by superstars, while the Cardinals possess one of the league's most valuable trade chips in Brendan Donovan. After an All-Star campaign in 2025, Donovan’s

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