Overview
- St. Louis will send about $31 million to Arizona, leaving the D-backs to cover roughly $11 million of Arenado’s $42 million through 2027 ($5 million in 2026, $6 million in 2027).
- Nolan Arenado waived his no-trade clause to finalize the deal, which returns minor-league right-hander Jack Martinez, 22, to the Cardinals.
- The move extends Chaim Bloom’s rebuild strategy, following trades of Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras, with St. Louis paying down salaries to add pitching prospects.
- Arizona sought stability at third base after dealing Eugenio Suárez, with GM Mike Hazen saying Arenado fits to solidify defense without long-term asset cost.
- The 10-time Gold Glove winner, 34, is coming off a .237/.289/.377 line with 12 home runs in 107 games in 2025 after a shoulder injury.