Overview
- Bloom said from the GM meetings that both sides agree it is best to "find a different fit" for Arenado.
- ESPN reports Arenado is widely expected to be traded and is willing to waive his no-trade clause.
- He has two years remaining on the nine-year, $275 million contract he signed before 2019, and prior talks included St. Louis covering roughly $15–20 million to facilitate a deal.
- Arenado is coming off a career-worst offensive season, hitting .237/.289/.377 with 12 home runs in 107 games.
- The Cardinals are also listening on veteran starter Sonny Gray as part of a broader roster retool.