The Cardinals are unlikely to trade Willson Contreras or other key players, particularly as both have no-trade clauses and prefer to remain in St. Louis.
Nolan Arenado, who will turn 34, is under contract for three more seasons at $74MM. The Rockies pay $10MM of this, making the deal more appealing.
Arenado's performance has declined in recent years, with a career-low .123 ISO this past season and only 16 home runs in 152 games.
Despite being a top defender and past MVP finalist, Arenado's hitting has been merely above-average since 2023, raising concerns about his offensive output.
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