Red Sox Explore Trade for Nolan Arenado

The Boston Red Sox are actively seeking to improve their pitching staff this offseason, with reported interests in acquiring Luis Castillo from the Mariners and John Means from the Orioles, despite Means' prolonged recovery from injuries. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Cardinals are looking to reduce payroll and have begun shopping star third baseman Nolan Arenado, with preliminary trade talks with Boston noted. The Red Sox are exploring trade options involving their young first baseman, Triston Casas, and might consider moving Rafael Devers if they secure a third baseman like Arenado or Alex Bregman. Additionally, the Cardinals' All-Star closer Ryan Helsley has been mentioned as a potential trade target for the Red Sox, who are in need of a reliable closer. Both teams are in a transitional phase, with St. Louis focusing on youth and Boston aiming to rejuvenate their roster for competitiveness. The outcome of these discussions could significantly reshape both teams' futures in the coming seasons.