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Cardinals Predicted To Finally Trade $260 Million Superstar

The Cardinals need to find a way to trade Nolan Arenado this season.
Zach Pressnell|
Mar 29, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) hits a one run single against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Mar 29, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) hits a one run single against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images | Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Cardinals have reportedly been trying to trade veteran infielder Nolan Arenado for the last few months. Arenado, 33, has three years left on his eight-year, $260 million contract.

This contract has been the key reason why Arenado hasn't been traded yet. The 33-year-old has over $50 million left on his deal and a full no-trade clause which has allowed him to block trades if he doesn't want to be moved.

Still, the Cardinals will likely try to move him for the rest of his contract while the team enters a rebuild.

FanSided's Zachary Rotman recently predicted the Cardinals would eventually find a trade for Arenado this season, especially after his impressive opening day performance. He had two hits, including a home run, in St. Louis' opening day victory.

"It was good to see Arenado come through in a big spot, but assuming he continues to play well, the Cardinals will likely end up trading him eventually," Rotman wrote. "They'd love to give their younger players more playing time and clear some money, both of which can be accomplished by trading him."

The team to watch in the Arenado sweepstakes is the New York Yankees. The Yankees haven't been on Arenado's list of teams he would clear a trade to, but after a fast start from the Bronx Bombers, this could change. New York clubbed nine home runs in a 20-run performance against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.

It's likely the Cardinals continue to shop their $260 million superstar throughout the season in order to clear a spot for some top prospects to play.

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ZACH PRESSNELL

Zach Pressnell has experience covering all major US sports at both the professional and collegiate levels. He’s produced content for FanSided, Blog Red Machine, The Game Haus, Bethany College Athletics and the Bethany College online newspaper, He graduated from Bethany College (WV) with a degree in Communications and Media Arts, specializing in Sports Journalism. Pressnell was also a four-year member of the baseball team where he earned himself All-PAC recognition as a pitcher (and a cool Tommy John surgery scar). Now, Pressnell specializes in NFL and MLB coverage for Sports Illustrated’s “On SI” network among others. For all business/marketing inquiries regarding "St. Louis Cardinals On SI," please reach out to Scott Neville: scott@wtfsports.org

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