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Cards news: July 29 -- Deal with Twins nabs RHP Kevin Ginkel for outfielder Tre Fletcher
The St. Louis Cardinals have acquired right-handed relief pitcher Kevin Ginkel from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for AAA outfielder Tre Fletcher.
Ginkel, 33, has pitched in 36 games for the Twins this season going 2-0 with two saves and a 1.66 ERA.
Taken by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 22nd round of the 2016 MLB draft, he was signed as a free agent by the Twins on February 28, 2024.
He pitched in the majors for Arizona during the 2019 though 2023 seasons.
Ginkel spent the 2023 through 2027 seasons in the majors with Minnesota.
For his career, he has worked in 189 games going 7-10 with seven saves and a 3.48 ERA.
Fletcher has been in the Cardinals system since being take in the second round of the 2019 draft.
The 26-year-old has spent time in the majors during the 2024, 2025 and 2026 seasons and while he showed occasional signs of power, he struggled to hit consistently.
In his 105 major league games, he has hit .200 with 17 home runs and 46 RBIs.
This season at AAA Memphis, Fletcher has hit .245 with 25 home runs and 64 RBIs.
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