Another Trade for New York: Montgomery to STL for Bader

Cardinals and Yankees Make Deal

Montgomery leaves the Bronx for St. Louis

WEB NEW YORK -- In a surprising move, the New York Yankees have traded pitcher Jordan Montgomery to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for center fielder Harrison Bader.

Montgomery, a lefty, has been a solid starter for the Yankees since 2017, but the team decided to move on in order to acquire Bader, a Gold Glove-winning outfielder.

The Cardinals, who are in the thick of a playoff race, are hoping that Bader's defense and speed will help them make a run at the World Series.