BRENDAN DONOVAN NEWS

Slated to hit third in opener Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Monday that he plans to start Donovan at second base and bat him third in Thursday's opener against the Twins, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis P...

Impact Marmol indicated that the Cardinals' lineup for Monday's exhibition game versus Triple-A Memphis -- which features Donovan in the three spot -- is the same setup he is planning for Opening Day. It's a favorable RBI spot for Donovan, who will bat behind Lars Nootbaar and Willson Contreras.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will see some reps at shortstop Donovan will start at shortstop for the Cardinals when Masyn Winn has a day off, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Winn's off days will be few and far between, but since the Cardinals aren't carrying a traditional backup shortstop on the roster, Donovan is poised for some reps there. Donovan does have some limited experience at shortstop, having made seven starts there in his career but just one over the last two seasons. It opens up the possibility of Donovan gaining additional position eligibility in fantasy. He will enter the season with eligibility at second base and the outfield and could add shortstop and third base to the list.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Welcome to 'The Barn': Brendan Donovan's new at-home training grounds JUPITER, Fla. -- A self-professed “homebody” -- even though he had lots of different homes growing up in a military family \-\- Brendan Dono...

MARCH 19 • MLB.COM

In line for super utility role Donovan is expected to assume a super utility role this season for the Cardinals, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Had the club been able to trade Nolan Arenado, it was prepared to play Nolan Gorman at third base and give Donovan the lion's share of reps at second base. The keystone might still be where Donovan plays most, but Gorman will also receive starts there, with Donovan seeing plenty of action in left field, as well, particularly on days Lars Nootbaar plays center field. Donovan is also capable of handling third base, first base and shortstop.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

22-year-old Wetherholt has remarkable poise on field - and at chess JUPITER, Fla. – An avid chess player, JJ Wetherholt recently showed off his noticeable confidence and comfort in an MLB clubhouse by taking...

MARCH 13 • MLB.COM

Brendan Donovan feels he is 'starting to turn that corner' at plate After going hitless in his first nine at-bats of the Grapefruit League, Cardinals' utilityman Brendan Donovan has hits in three of his past...

MARCH 7 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

Brendan Donovan feels he is 'starting to turn that corner' at plate: Cardinals Extra After going hitless in his first nine at-bats of the Grapefruit League, Cardinals' utilityman Brendan Donovan has hits in three of his past...

MARCH 6 • STLTODAY.COM

Will Brendan Donovan or Lars Nootbaar be standouts who buck Cardinals' arbitration trend? "I’m not a disgruntled employee by any means,” says Donovan, who lost his arb hearing. Nootbaar, Andre Pallante won. But club hasn't signed...

FEBRUARY 13 • STLTODAY.COM

Cardinals split first two arbitration cases, beating Donovan and losing to Nootbaar

The St. Louis Cardinals split their first two salary arbitration cases, beating Brendan Donovan and losing to Lars Nootbaar in results that left teams ahead 4-3 with two decisions...

FEBRUARY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets $2.85M salary for 2025 Donovan will earn $2.85 million in 2025 after losing his arbitration case Wednesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Arbitration-eligible for the first time, Donovan had been hopeful to work out a multi-year extension with the Cardinals this offseason, but the two sides couldn't come to an agreement before the Jan. 9 deadline. He then filed for a $3.3 million salary for 2025, but he'll ultimately have to settle for $450,000 less than that amount after losing his case. The lack of an extension shouldn't affect Donovan's standing in the organization, as he's still expected to serve as a near-everyday player in 2025 after slashing .278/.342/.417 with a career-high 14 home runs and 73 RBI over 652 plate appearances last season.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan goes to arbitration with Cardinals, asking for $3.3 million instead of $2.85 million

Brendan Donovan went to salary arbitration with the St. Louis Cardinals, asking for $3.3 million rather than the team’s $2.85 million offer

FEBRUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Shock a lot of people.' Brendan Donovan explains his confidence: Recap from Cardinals Warm-Up Post-Dispatch staff will provide rolling, and constantly updated coverage from the first day of the Cardinals' Winter Warm-up.

JANUARY 18 • STLTODAY.COM

Ryan Helsley, Brendan Donovan headline Cardinals due raises as contract talks hit deadline Six Cardinals players, including their record-setting closer and Gold Glove-winning fielder, are negotiating deals with team ahead of Thursd...

JANUARY 9 • STLTODAY.COM

Goes deep in win Donovan went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and two walks in Sunday's win over the Giants.

Impact Donovan opened the game's scoring with a solo shot in the third inning and later added an RBI single in the fifth. It was his second straight multi-hit performance and fifth over his last 11 games. During that span, he posted a 1.045 OPS with five extra-base knocks. Donovan finishes the 2024 campaign with a .278/.342/.417 slash line, 73 RBI and 51 extra-base hits through 153 games.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brendan Donovan homers, hits RBI single as Cardinals beat Giants 6-1 in season finale

Brendan Donovan hit a solo homer in the third and followed it up with an RBI single two innings later and Alec Burleson drove in three runs, leading the St. Louis Cardinals past th...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drives in two in loss Donovan went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI and one run scored in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Giants.

Impact Donovan was part of a seventh-inning rally for the Cardinals, producing a two-run double before scoring on a Jordan Walker single. With four multi-hit efforts over his last 10 games, Donovan has put together a strong finish to the campaign. The versatile 27-year-old has a .276/.338/.411 slash line with 13 home runs, five stolen bases, 71 RBI, 64 runs scored, 34 doubles and three triples over 152 games.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat in series finale Donovan is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest in Colorado.

Impact Donovan had started each of the previous 12 tilts but will get a breather for Thursday's matinee. Thomas Saggese will hold down second base and bat sixth for the Cardinals.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals play the Guardians after Donovan's 4-hit game

The St. Louis Cardinals take on the Cleveland Guardians after Brendan Donovan had four hits against the Pirates on Thursday

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Perfect at plate Thursday Donvan went 4-for-4 with a double and two RBI in a loss to the Pirates on Thursday.

Impact Donovan singlehandedly kept the Cardinals' offense from being impotent in the loss -- he notched four of St. Louis' six hits and drove in both of the team's runs. The utility man has reached base safely in 10 straight games, batting a sizzling .429 (15-for-35) with two homers, four runs and seven RBI over that span. Donovan has brought his season average up to .277 with the hot stretch as he seeks to reach the .280 mark for the third time in three big-league campaigns.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in Wednesday's win Donovan went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 10-5 win over the Pirates.

Impact Donovan remains hot at the plate late in the season, going 11-for-31 (.355) with two homers and five RBI over his last nine games. He's up to a .271/.338/.408 slash line with 13 homers, 66 RBI, 63 runs scored, 32 doubles and five stolen bases over 143 contests. He should continue to see time both at second base and in left field depending on if Thomas Saggese is in the lineup.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records fifth steal Donovan went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Pirates.

Impact Donovan picked up his first steal since Aug. 23. He's had a steady September, going 16-for-47 (.340) across 13 contests despite missing some time due to a foot infection. The 27-year-old has supplied middling total in the counting stats with 12 home runs, five steals, 64 RBI and 61 runs scored over 142 contests, but he's been fairly reliable with a .270/.336/.402 slash line while seeing time in left field and at second base for most of the year. He may spend more time in left to close out the campaign with Thomas Saggese getting a look at the keystone.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yariel Rodríguez strikes out Brendan Donovan | 09/15/2024 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • MLB.COM

Homers off bench Thursday Donovan went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run and a walk in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Reds.

Impact Donovan didn't start this contest, receiving some rest after missing time with a foot infection that kept him out of action over the weekend. He delivered when called upon off the bench, drilling a two-run homer in the seventh inning and walking in the eighth as the Cardinals built up their lead in the late innings. Donovan is up to 12 homers this year, three of which he's swatted over his last 17 games. He's added a .272/.337/.405 slash line with 63 RBI, 60 runs scored, 30 doubles and four stolen bases across 137 contests in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brendan Donovan, Masyn Winn help Cardinals win series over Reds Brendan Donovan hit a two-run home run to lift the St.Louis Cardinals over the visiting Cincinnati Reds 6-1 Thursday afternoon.Masyn Winn hi...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Masyn Winn, Brendan Donovan homer to put Cardinals over Reds, 6-1

Masyn Winn and Brendan Donovan each homered to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-1

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS