Donovan also is under club control for only two more seasons, the second of which is threatened by a lockout. The Kansas City Royals remain among the teams interested, but if the Cardinals prefer premium young bats, the Seattle Mariners are perhaps the best fit.

On Tuesday, Morosi appeared on Seattle Sports' "Wyman and Bob" show and predicted that the Mariners would add another bat to complete their lineup ahead of a highly-anticipated 2026 campaign.