Nolan Arenado's Trade Prospects Collapse as Cardinals Prepare for Awkward Season

After months of trade rumors, the Cardinals confirm Arenado will remain on the roster, complicating plans for both the player and the team.

The Cardinals explored trading Nolan Arenado throughout the offseason but were unable to finalize a deal due to financial hurdles and lack of suitors.
Arenado, who has expressed a desire to compete for a championship, now faces an uncertain future with a rebuilding Cardinals team.
The failed trade impacts the Cardinals' plans to give younger players more opportunities, creating a logjam in the infield and outfield positions.
President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak cited Arenado's potential for a bounce-back season as a key reason for keeping him, despite ongoing frustrations from both sides.
Arenado's no-trade clause and the signing of Alex Bregman by the Red Sox further diminished trade possibilities, leaving him tethered to St. Louis for the foreseeable future.