The Boston Red Sox made their first move ahead of the Major League Baseball trade deadline, bringing veteran pitcher Steven Matz.

Cardinals Acquire Standout Infielder in Steven Matz Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Cardinals made their first splash of the 2025 MLB trade deadline on Wednesday evening when they sent two-time All-Star closer Ryan Helsley to the Mets in exchange for three minor league prospects.

Matz should throw a lot of curveballs and sinkers. He has used his sinker 59.4% of the time this season. He has thrown it more than 50% in every season except 2022 when he used it 48.5%. He’s in the 89th percentile in fastball run value.