Arenado Declines Trade Wishlist Expansion Amid Cardinals Speculation

Despite extensive trade rumors surrounding him, St. Louis Cardinals star Nolan Arenado expressed his commitment to the team as he reported to Spring Training. After the signing of Alex Bregman by the Boston Red Sox eliminated a potential trade landing spot, Arenado indicated he was comfortable in St. Louis and not focused on moving. Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak acknowledged that while trade discussions were had, they ultimately decided against trading veterans, including Arenado and Miles Mikolas, who remains a key innings-eater for the team. The Cardinals' offseason strategy appears to prioritize youth development, having let several veterans go, including Paul Goldschmidt. While Arenado's trade wishlist included several teams, the lack of fit means he's likely to remain with the Cardinals into the 2025 season. However, if the team struggles early, the possibility of a trade could be revisited later in the year.