Astros Renew Pursuit of Cardinals' Nolan Arenado as Trade Talks Gain Momentum

Houston's revamped roster and owner Jim Crane's determination could sway Arenado to waive his no-trade clause.

The Houston Astros have reignited efforts to acquire Cardinals' star third baseman Nolan Arenado after a failed trade attempt in December 2024.
Astros owner Jim Crane is reportedly driving the push, expressing strong interest in Arenado to bolster the team's postseason prospects.
Arenado, who previously blocked the trade citing doubts about Houston's competitiveness, is now reconsidering following recent roster upgrades, including the addition of Christian Walker at first base.
If traded, Arenado would fill the Astros' third-base vacancy, left by Alex Bregman's departure, while triggering positional shifts for Isaac Paredes and José Altuve.
The Cardinals, focused on financial flexibility and developing younger talent, remain cautious about trading Arenado, who is owed $74 million over the next three years.