Cardinals Acquire Reliever George Soriano from Nationals

The trade sends right-hander Andre Granillo to Washington in exchange.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The St. Louis Cardinals have acquired right-handed relief pitcher George Soriano from the Washington Nationals in exchange for fellow righty Andre Granillo. Soriano, 26, spent the 2025 season with the Miami Marlins, going 2-0 with one save and an 8.35 ERA in 36.2 innings over 24 appearances. Granillo, 25, made his MLB debut with the Cardinals last year, posting a 4.71 ERA in 21 innings of relief.

Why it matters

The trade represents an opportunity for both teams to bolster their bullpen depth, with the Cardinals adding a young arm with upside in Soriano and the Nationals bringing in the controllable Granillo to develop.

The details

Soriano has bounced around the league in recent years, getting claimed off waivers by the Orioles, Braves, and Nationals over the past several months. The Cardinals are hoping a change of scenery can help him harness his potential. Granillo was a 14th-round draft pick by St. Louis in 2021 and made his MLB debut last season.

  • The trade was completed on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

The players

George Soriano

A 26-year-old right-handed relief pitcher who spent the 2025 season with the Miami Marlins.

Andre Granillo

A 25-year-old right-handed relief pitcher who made his MLB debut with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2025.

St. Louis Cardinals

The National League baseball team that acquired George Soriano in the trade.

Washington Nationals

The National League baseball team that traded George Soriano to the Cardinals in exchange for Andre Granillo.

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The takeaway

This trade represents a classic low-risk, high-upside move for both teams as they look to bolster their bullpen depth and find the right mix of young talent and veteran experience.