Nolan Arenado Open to Position Change for Trade

Nolan Arenado, a veteran third baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals and an eight-time All-Star, is open to a position change to first base to facilitate a trade, as the Cardinals enter a rebuilding phase. Arenado's willingness to move positions is seen as an effort to increase roster flexibility and appeal to contending teams, given his full no-trade clause and the $74 million owed to him over the next three seasons. Arenado has notably excelled defensively, winning 10 Gold Gloves, but his offensive performance has declined in recent years. Cardinals President John Mozeliak has confirmed the team's shift towards giving younger players more opportunities, aligning with Arenado's potential trade. Preliminary talks with interested teams have occurred, but significant progress is expected around the winter meetings. Arenado, who has yet to win a World Series, is eager to join a contender, despite potential complications from his contract and no-trade clause.