Cardinals' Arenado Trade Talks Amid Management Change

The St. Louis Cardinals are considering trading veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado as part of a larger organizational reset aimed at reducing payroll and focusing on younger players. Arenado, who has a full no-trade clause, has three years left on his contract, and while he has not requested a trade, the Cardinals are open to moving him to align with their rebuilding strategy. With John Mozeliak transitioning out of his role and Chaim Bloom taking over, the Cardinals are exploring various off-season moves, including trade options for veteran players, to contend more effectively in the future. Meanwhile, the Houston Astros are prioritizing re-signing Alex Bregman, who is now a free agent, with the potential financial impact influencing other off-season decisions, including possibly re-signing veteran pitcher Justin Verlander.