New Delhi, July 26 -- The New York Yankees are eyeing St. Louis Cardinals' All-Star infielder Brendan Donovan as the 2025 MLB trade deadline is nearing. With the Cardinals struggling at 53-51 and 2.5 games out of a Wild Card spot, trade rumours are heating up, and the Yankees are ready to act if the Cardinals decide to sell.

The Cardinals are at a turning point. A rough July has them leaning toward trading players rather than adding to their roster. While names like Nolan Arenado and Sonny Gray have popped up, their no-trade clauses complicate deals.

Brendan Donovan, a 28-year-old fan favourite with team control through 2028, is also drawing interest from teams like the Yankees and Astros. Trading him would be a bold move for St. Louis,...