The Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals announced in a statement on Tuesday that the Blue Jays have acquired veteran shortstop Paul DeJong from the Cardinals for minor league pitcher Matt Svanson and cash considerations.
The 29-year-old DeJong hit .233 with 13 homers and 32 RBIs in 81 games this season for the Cardinals. He hit .233 with 115 home runs over his seven seasons with the Cardinals. The 2019 All-Star joined the team in the fourth round of the 2015 MLB Draft; he has a $12.5 million team option in 2024.
The 24-year-old Svanson joined the Blue Jays in the 13th round of the 2021 MLB Draft; he went 4-1 with a 1.11 ERA in 26 minor league appearances this season.
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