Cardinals acquired INF Rayder Ascanio from the Mariners for RHP Mike Leake and $750,000 in international spending money.
Ascanio is essentially a throw-in on this big salary dump for St. Louis. The 21-year-old shortstop has batted just .240/.320/.329 in 426 career minor league games and he’s slashing .217/.295/.355 this season.