TRADE: The Red Sox have made a deadline deal, sending minor-league infielder Blaze Jordan to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for 34-year-old pitcher Steven Matz. The Cardinals officially announced the move Thursday morning. The veteran lefty worked out of the bullpen in St. Louis, but has experience starting games.

The Boston Red Sox reportedly plan to hold on to their biggest trade chip through this week’s deadline. Jarren Duran has been the subject of trade rumors in recent weeks, but it appears he won’t be moved after all.

Despite plenty of speculation about a possible Jarren Duran trade, Boston now appears unlikely to trade him this summer. Read more at MLBTR.