In a significant three-team trade, the St. Louis Cardinals are set to acquire right-handed pitcher Erick Fedde and outfielder Tommy Pham from the Chicago White Sox. This transaction also includes Tommy Edman, who will be heading to the Los Angeles Dodgers alongside right-hander Michael Kopech from the White Sox, while minor league right-hander Oliver Gonzalez will also be joining the Dodgers from St. Louis.

Erick Fedde, 31 years old, has made a solid impact with a 7-4 record and a 3.11 ERA during his first season with the White Sox, following his two-year contract worth $15 million acquired in the offseason after having played a year in Korea. Tommy Pham, a familiar name in St. Louis, has contributed with a .266 batting average, five home runs, and 33 runs in 70 games this season, boasting a career batting average of .259.

In this trade, the White Sox will be gaining infielder/outfielder Miguel Vargas, who is batting .239 this season, and prospects Jeral Perez and Alexander Albertus. The Dodgers will also receive a player to be named later or cash considerations. Meanwhile, Tommy Edman, who is recovering from wrist surgery with no appearances this season, has a career batting average of .265 and was a past recipient of the National League Gold Glove Award.

Moreover, Michael Kopech has an 2-8 record this season with a 4.74 ERA and nine saves over 43 relief appearances, as well as a career record of 17-33 across 146 games. The prospects involved in the deal include 19-year-old Jeral Perez, noted as the Dodgers' No. 17 prospect, and Alexander Albertus, the No. 23 prospect, both of whom have promising statistics in the minor leagues this season. Additionally, Oliver Gonzalez, a 17-year-old recent signee from Panama, is making strides in the Dominican Summer League.