Overview

• The St. Louis Cardinals continue to explore trading All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado as part of a roster rebuild focused on shedding payroll and increasing flexibility.
• Arenado’s eight-year, $260 million contract, which includes a full no-trade clause, has complicated trade negotiations, with the player previously rejecting offers from the Astros and Angels.
• MLB insider Bob Nightengale reports that no teams are currently expressing active interest in acquiring Arenado, further stalling trade prospects.
• The Yankees and Dodgers remain speculative fits due to their third-base uncertainties, but any potential deal would require Arenado to waive his no-trade clause and the Cardinals’ willingness to engage.
• Arenado, 34, is batting .270 with four home runs and 16 RBIs this season, maintaining elite defensive metrics at third base despite his age and contract size.