Cardinals explore trade options for All-Star Nolan Arenado as team shifts to rebuild

The St. Louis Cardinals are shifting their focus from improving the team to rebuilding, leading to potential trades of key players. They are actively shopping third baseman Nolan Arenado, an eight-time All-Star, as part of this strategy. Arenado has a no-trade clause and has not requested a trade, but the Cardinals are gauging interest from other teams. He has three years and $74 million left on his contract, and trading him could help reduce payroll. Despite a down season in 2024, Arenado remains a valuable player. The Cardinals aim to find a deal that benefits both the team and Arenado, who may prefer to join a contending team.