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Cardinals' Prospect Haul Shines After Donovan Trade
12 Jul
Summary
- Jurrangelo Cijntje, a switch-pitcher, is the gem of the trade.
- Andrew Williamson, a promising outfielder, was drafted at pick 68.
- Dawson Montesa, a 20-year-old pitcher, shows significant upside potential.
The St. Louis Cardinals' decision to trade veteran Brendan Donovan to the Mariners during the offseason is proving to be an increasingly astute move. Donovan, a valued player and leader, was traded as he was only under team control through 2027.
The return for the Cardinals has been substantial, featuring top prospects like Jurrangelo Cijntje, a promising switch-pitcher in Double-A. Other acquisitions include outfielder Tai Peete and fellow outfielder Colton Ledbetter, both solid performers in the minor leagues.
Further bolstering the return, the Cardinals recently utilized Competitive Balance Round B picks at numbers 68 and 72. With the 68th pick, they selected Andrew Williamson, an outfielder from Central Florida who demonstrated exceptional offensive prowess with a .322/.442/.645 slash line in 55 games. At pick 72, they chose pitcher Dawson Montesa from West Virginia. Despite a challenging season with a 5.38 ERA, the 20-year-old Montesa presents upside with a 98 mph fastball and a solid curveball.
