Cardinals Complete Three-Way Trade with White Sox and Dodgers

In a significant move, the St. Louis Cardinals have acquired starting pitcher Erick Fedde and outfielder Tommy Pham from the Chicago White Sox as part of a three-way trade involving the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers will receive utility player Tommy Edman from the Cardinals and pitcher Michael Kopech from the White Sox, while the White Sox will gain prospects Miguel Vargas, Jeral Perez, and Alexander Albertus. Fedde, known for his sinkers and changeups, has drawn interest from both the Cleveland Guardians and Milwaukee Brewers recently. Pham, who began his career with the Cardinals in 2014, expressed a desire to return to St. Louis during the offseason. Initial plans suggest that Pham will start in the outfield against left-handed pitchers, while Siani will take center field against right-handed starters. The trade also allows the Cardinals to free up approximately $9.5 million in payroll by moving Edman, who has yet to play this season due to injuries. Edman, who signed a two-year, $16 million extension in January, is expected to provide the Dodgers with much-needed infield depth as a super utility player. Meanwhile, Kopech's transition to the bullpen has been inconsistent, with a 4.74 ERA in 43 2/3 innings. The Dodgers hope to bolster their bullpen, which has faced heavy workloads. The trade also sees Vargas, a promising 24-year-old prospect, and Perez, a 19-year-old infielder, moving to Chicago, marking a new chapter for both players.