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Red Sox Trade for Matz to Boost Bullpen Before Deadline

7/31/2025

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In a strategic move to bolster their bullpen, the Boston Red Sox have traded minor league first baseman Blaze Jordan to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for left-handed reliever Steven Matz. At 34, Matz boasts a solid 3.44 ERA this season, enhancing Boston's chances as they chase a playoff berth before the MLB trade deadline.

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In a strategic move to bolster their bullpen, the Boston Red Sox have traded minor league first baseman Blaze Jordan to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for left-handed reliever Steven Matz. At 34, Matz boasts a solid 3.44 ERA this season, enhancing Boston's chances as they chase a playoff berth before the MLB trade deadline.