Red Sox Land Veteran Lefty Steven Matz in Deadline Deal
So, here’s a trade that’s making waves right before the MLB deadline—Steven Matz, the veteran left-hander, is headed to Boston. Yeah, the Red Sox have pulled off a deal with the Cardinals to acquire Matz, and in return, they’re sending minor league first baseman Blaze Jordan to St. Louis.
Now, if you’ve followed Matz’s career, you know it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster. Originally drafted by the Mets, he spent his early years in New York before a solid 2021 season with the Blue Jays. That year, he went 14-7 with a 3.82 ERA—probably his best season. The Cardinals picked him up in 2022 on a four-year, $44 million deal, but let’s be honest—his first few years there weren’t exactly what St. Louis had hoped for.
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Injuries really set him back—arm and knee issues in 2022 limited him to just 15 games, and inconsistent ERAs in 2023 and 2024 cost him his spot in the rotation. But this season? Totally different story.
Matz turned things around big time in 2025. He’s been working in a hybrid role—some relief, a couple of short starts—and he’s been effective. He’s got a 5-2 record with a 3.44 ERA across 32 appearances. And those two starts? He posted a 1.00 ERA over nine innings, which is pretty impressive. Health has been the big difference-maker this year—he’s stayed mostly injury-free, which let him build consistency for the first time in a while.
Boston is in a tight Wild Card race right now—just a game behind the Yankees for the top spot—and picking up Matz adds some needed depth and versatility to their pitching staff. With the kind of form he’s shown this season, he can be used out of the bullpen or step in for a spot start, depending on what the Sox need down the stretch.
On the flip side, the Cardinals continue to offload as their playoff hopes fade. They’re 10 games back in the NL Central, and their Wild Card chances aren’t looking great. Blaze Jordan, the prospect they’re getting in return, has potential. He’s a power-hitting corner infielder, and with Paul Goldschmidt nearing the end of his contract, this could be a forward-looking move for St. Louis.
So yeah—Steven Matz is Boston-bound, and it’s a win-now move for a team in the thick of the playoff hunt. Let's see how he slots into that staff over the coming weeks.
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