Blue Jays acquire reliever Jordan Hicks from Cardinals: Why St. Louis made the trade

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired reliever Jordan Hicks from the St. Louis Cardinals, the team announced Sunday. Here’s what you need to know: The Cardinals will receive right-handed pitching prospects Adam Kloffenstein and Sem Robberse in return. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Blue Jays designated RHP Mitch White for assignment. Hicks, 26, has a 3.67 ERA, 1.512 WHIP and eight saves in 2023. Hicks was playing in his fifth season with the Cardinals and is a first-time free agent after 2023. The Blue Jays also acquired Paul DeJong at the MLB trade deadline. The Athletic’s...

Aug 2, 2023 - 05:28
Blue Jays acquire reliever Jordan Hicks from Cardinals: Why St. Louis made the trade
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired reliever Jordan Hicks from the St. Louis Cardinals, the team announced Sunday. Here’s what you need to know: The Cardinals will receive right-handed pitching prospects Adam Kloffenstein and Sem Robberse in return. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Blue Jays designated RHP Mitch White for assignment. Hicks, 26, has a 3.67 ERA, 1.512 WHIP and eight saves in 2023. Hicks was playing in his fifth season with the Cardinals and is a first-time free agent after 2023. The Blue Jays also acquired Paul DeJong at the MLB trade deadline. The Athletic’s...

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