Nolan Arenado Rejects Trades to Multiple 2024 Contenders

Nolan Arenado of the St. Louis Cardinals has turned down trade offers from multiple playoff teams, including the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, and Kansas City Royals, as he seeks to play for a legitimate contender. Although the Astros had a near-final deal in place, Arenado rejected it due to concerns about their future competitiveness after potential player departures. He has a limited list of five teams—Astros, Dodgers, Padres, Red Sox, and Yankees—where he would consider waiving his no-trade clause. The Cardinals, aware of Arenado's stringent criteria, may need to either adjust their expectations or keep him as they navigate a rebuilding phase. Meanwhile, trade discussions with the Boston Red Sox also fell through as they opted for Alex Bregman, leaving the Cardinals in a holding pattern regarding Arenado's future. As spring training begins, Arenado remains with the team, which may indicate a delayed resolution to his trade situation.