
Cardinals Trade Nolan Arenado to Diamondbacks for Single Prospect
St. Louis has sent veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado to Arizona for a single pitching prospect, absorbing most of the remaining $42 million on his contract.

St. Louis has sent veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado to Arizona for a single pitching prospect, absorbing most of the remaining $42 million on his contract.

In a move signaling continued rebuilding under Chaim Bloom, the St. Louis Cardinals have traded longtime third baseman Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks for pitching prospect Jack Martinez.

St. Louis Cardinals stunned MLB by trading Sonny Gray to Boston while agreeing to pay $20 million of his contract, signaling a bold roster reset.

Arizona is expected to hire Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur on a five-year deal, betting on a rising offensive mind to revive a struggling franchise.

Top prospect JJ Wetherholt has made the St. Louis Cardinals’ Opening Day roster and is expected to start at second base, signaling a strong commitment to youth and long-term development.

Arizona sits at the center of early draft uncertainty, with running back Jeremiyah Love emerging as a strong potential selection.