Nationals trade LHP Jon Lester to Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals acquired Washington Nationals left-handed starter Jon Lester in exchange for outfielder Lane Thomas before the Major League Baseball trade deadline Friday.
Lester, 37, was in his first season with Washington after nine-plus years with the Boston Red Sox and six with the Cardinals' rivals, the Chicago Cubs. He also has pitched for the Oakland Athletics while compiling a 196-116 record and 3.64 ERA