Dodgers, Yankees, Red Sox Re-Engage Trade Talks for Nolan Arenado

The St. Louis Cardinals have renewed trade discussions with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, and New York Yankees regarding third baseman Nolan Arenado, as they seek to offload his substantial contract. The Cardinals previously struggled to find a trade partner willing to absorb the remaining $64 million on Arenado's deal, but are now reportedly more open to covering some salary to facilitate a trade. Arenado's preference for the Dodgers was hinted at through social media, although concrete interest from Los Angeles had been downplayed. The Red Sox have also shown interest in Arenado, but their talks stalled when they sought the Cardinals to absorb a larger portion of his contract. Meanwhile, the Yankees have been less involved in the trade discussions, citing financial constraints related to Arenado's contract. As spring training approaches, the urgency for the Cardinals to finalize a deal increases, especially given the declining performance of Arenado in recent seasons.