Matz, 34, came up with the New York Mets. Jordan played for the Portland Sea Dogs (Double-A) and Worcester Red Sox (Triple-A) before being dealt. In 321 at bats between two Red Sox affiliates, Jordan batted .308 with 12 home runs, 62 RBIs, an OPS of .872 and three stolen bases.

The St. Louis Cardinals completed two trades on the eve of MLB’s 2025 trade deadline, bidding farewell to relief pitchers Ryan Helsley and Steven Matz for a haul of four prospects.

The St. Louis Cardinals have acquired minor league first basemen Blaze Jordan from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for left-handed pitcher Steven Matz. Jordan, 22, was the Red Sox 3rd round (89th overall) selection in the 2020 MLB Draft out of DeSoto Central High School in Southaven,