Cardinals Trade RHP Andre Granillo to Nationals for RHP George Soriano

The trade involves two right-handed relief pitchers switching teams.

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 right-handed pitcher Andre Granillo. Soriano, 26, has previous MLB experience with the Miami Marlins, while the 25-year-old Granillo made his MLB debut with the Cardinals last season.

Why it matters

Trades between MLB teams involving relief pitchers are common as teams look to bolster their bullpens. This deal provides both the Cardinals and Nationals an opportunity to potentially improve their rosters through an exchange of young pitching talent.

The details

Soriano, who has a career 5.95 ERA in the majors, was acquired by the Nationals after being waived by the Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves earlier this offseason. Granillo, a 2021 draft pick of the Cardinals, made 14 relief appearances for St. Louis in 2025 with a 4.71 ERA.

  • The trade was completed on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

George Soriano

A 26-year-old right-handed relief pitcher who has previous MLB experience with the Miami Marlins.

Andre Granillo

A 25-year-old right-handed 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 typical exchange of young pitching talent between MLB teams as they look to improve their bullpens and rosters. Both the Cardinals and Nationals are hoping the new additions can provide a boost to their respective relief corps.