Boston Red Sox trade prospect Blaze Jordan to St. Louis Cardinals for left-handed pitcher Steven Matz.

The Boston Red Sox have traded for left-handed pitcher Steven Matz from the St. Louis Cardinals, sending corner infield prospect Blaze Jordan in return. Matz, 34, has a 3.44 ERA this season and will bolster the Red Sox bullpen as they aim for a wild card spot. Blaze Jordan, ranked 17th on MLB Pipeline's Boston prospects list, moves to the Cardinals, who are focusing on building their farm system.