Overview

• 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.