Brendan Ryan was traded to the Seattle Mariners

ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals traded shortstop Brendan Ryan to the Seattle Mariners for minor league right-hander Maikel Cleto on Sunday.

Ryan hit .223 with a poor .279 on-base percentage and 11 steals in just fewer than 500 plate appearances last season. It was a big drop-off offensively after he batted .292 in 2009, and despite playing well defensively Ryan fell out of favor with the team.

When the Cardinals acquired middle infielder Ryan Theriot from the Dodgers earlier this month, general manager John Mozeliak said Ryan would either be traded or become a utility backup.

The Cardinals get a 21-year-old pitcher who can touch 100 mph. He spent last season in the Class-A California League. He had a 6.16 ERA in 23 appearances, all but two of which were starts. Cleto also pitched in the Arizona Fall League.

"Cleto has a power arm," Mozeliak said. "He's someone that could pr

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[GummyEarthWorm]

@gop4usa12 he didnt hit good on the cardinals? if he didnt he`s hitting kiler on the mariners.

[meestachao400]

@gop4usa12 thanks. ya they won 7-0. its a biggy, catching up to the rangers!!

[gop4usa12]

@meestachao400 Yes he is. And I must say, his hitting has improved dramatically. I'm happy for him and Mariners fans. Come August 14, I'm going to Safeco Field for the M's and Red Sox game. BTW; congrats for tonight's win against the Rays. I love the Mariners, I love the Red Sox, but the Cards are still my fave.

[meestachao400]

@gop4usa12 now hes on my mariners!!! yay

[gop4usa12]

I'll miss Brendan Ryan and wish him all the best in Seattle. He's one hell of a fielder. But unfortunately, he can't hit. So even though he's a great asset on defense, I don't blame the Cards for trading him. I like him, but he had to go.