Cardinals fail to trade Nolan Arenado, explore nine options

Nolan Arenado's potential trade to the Houston Astros has resurfaced after he initially vetoed a deal two months ago. The Astros are reportedly rekindling interest in the star third baseman, particularly after strengthening their roster, although Arenado's approval is necessary due to his no-trade clause. The Cardinals' president of baseball operations, John Mozeliak, had previously indicated that Arenado was likely to remain with the team, despite the trade discussions. The initial deal fell through partly because Arenado reevaluated the Astros' direction after they traded Kyle Tucker to the Cubs, leading him to reconsider his willingness to join the team. The Cardinals explored options with nine other teams but found limited opportunities after the Astros deal collapsed. As it stands, Arenado appears set to stay with the Cardinals for now, complicating their offseason strategy.