However, now might be a good time for the Cardinals to try a different strategy with Donovan. Cardinals should extend Brendan Donovan if they can't trade himSep 12, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second base Brendan Donovan (33) gets a base hit against the Milwaukee Brewers in the seventh inning at American Family Field. Donovan is one of the longest tenured players on the roster, and he could end up being somebody the Cardinals decide to build around. He's a veteran leader at this point in his career, and the young players need somebody to lean on and provide stability. More MLB: Insider Links Cardinals, Mariners in Trade Idea for 2025 All-Star