Sensing that his time with the Cardinals would almost certainly be ending before Thursday’s MLB Trade Deadline, Steven Matz decided against flying with the team to San Diego on Wednesday night and instead booked himself a commercial flight on Thursday.

The Red Sox struck a deal with the Cardinals for veteran left-hander Steven Matz, with Boston sending minor league first baseman Blaze Jordan to St. Louis in return.

The Yankees have traded with the White Sox for outfielder/first baseman Austin Slater, per YES Network. The return for the White Sox is minor-league pitcher Gage Ziehl, according

"I know the standard that I have for myself," Volpe said, "and I'm just going to keep pushing until I just prove it to myself every day."

The New York Mets picked up the All-Star closer on Wednesday ahead of the MLB trade deadline, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Reportedly going back to St. Louis are prospects Jesus Baez, Nate Dohm and Frank Elissalt.