The St. Louis Cardinals are not off to a good start. The team is 10-15 through its first 25 games of the year and just lost two out of three games to the struggling Atlanta Braves.
If they can’t overcome another lackluster start, then it’s highly likely that St. Louis will sell at the trade deadline as opposed to buying and trying to improve their roster.
One player that they could trade is third baseman Nolan Arenado. He’s off to solid start this year after St. Louis tried to trade him in the offseason.
When discussing certain players’ trade stock and where it’s headed, Bleacher Report’s Zachary D. Rymer stated that Arenado’s is likely rising.
“It wasn’t for lack of trying, but the Cardinals were just never able to find a taker for Nolan Arenado over the winter,” Rymer wrote.
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“Still, one is inclined to believe third base-needy teams are liking what they’re seeing from Arenado on offense so far. And to nobody’s surprise, he’s still rating well defensively with plus-three Outs Above Average already.”
Arenado is hitting .267/.370/.430 with two home runs, 11 RBI and an .800 OPS. The eight-time All-Star has certainly kicked things up a notch after a rough 2024 season.
He has been able to stay healthy thus far and is performing well both offensively and defensively. Perhaps if that continues, teams will be willing to take on more of his salary and give the Cardinals a better return package.
If they can’t improve before the July 31 deadline and Arenado remains hot, then it’s very possible that he could be part of a Cardinals fire sale.
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