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Pundit Predicts Cardinals Could Trade Arenado, Gray and Contreras This Offseason

Speculation centers on Chaim Bloom's arrival, with full no-trade clauses complicating any move.

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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - APRIL 13: Nolan Arenado #28 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates with Willson Contreras #40 after the final out in a team victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at Busch Stadium on April 13, 2025 in St Louis, Missouri.
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Overview

  • Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller projects that St. Louis will explore dealing Nolan Arenado, Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras to reset the roster and trim payroll.
  • The prediction was echoed in new reports from The Sporting News, Newsweek and Heavy, framing it as an offseason storyline rather than imminent action.
  • All three veterans hold full no-trade clauses, a key obstacle Miller highlights while suggesting potential savings topping $100 million if deals materialize.
  • Contract context cited in the coverage includes Contreras at $18 million in 2026, $18.5 million in 2027 and a 2028 club option with a $5 million buyout, plus Gray at $35 million in 2026 with a $30 million club option for 2027.
  • Arenado previously vetoed a trade to Houston and is reported at $16 million for 2026 and $15 million for 2027, with the backdrop of St. Louis selling three expiring-contract relievers at the deadline and trending toward a third straight missed postseason.