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Bad news for Brewers? Paul Goldschmidt headed to Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals have traded for Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, the teams announced Wednesday.
Arizona will receive pitcher Luke Weaver, catcher Carson Kelly, infielder Andy Young, and a 2019 competitive-balance draft pick.
Goldschmidt, 31,  is eligible for free agency at the end of next season.
The eight-year veteran hit .290 last year with a .389 OBP. He had 33 home runs but just seven stolen bases. He stole 18 last year and 32 the year before.
Goldschmidt owns a career slash line of .297/.398/.532 and has finished in the top three of NL MVP voting three times.
The Cardinals lose Weaver, who had high expectations heading into last season but ended up in a bullpen role a few different times.
The 25-year-old finished with an 8.0 K/9 ratio  it was 10.7 before last season  4.95 ERA and 1.50 WHIP.