"Arenado, 34, was perhaps the most frequently speculated upon trade candidate of the 2024-25 offseason. Although multiple teams, including the Astros and Red Sox, were reportedly involved in negotiations to deal for him, Arenado remained in St. Louis for the 2025 season after blocking a trade to Houston and Boston's decision to pivot towards signing Alex Bregman. Unfortunately for St. Louis, Arenado's fifth season with the Cardinals figures to go down as the worst of his career."
"The veteran's bat slipping has been accompanied by a similar decline in his defense. The stalwart who once won ten consecutive NL Gold Glove awards at third base was worth just +2 Outs Above Average on the infield this year. His +6 Defensive Runs Saved is a bit more impressive than that, but still leaves him in a three-way tie for eighth in the majors among third basemen."
Nolan Arenado will be activated from the ten-day injured list ahead of tomorrow's game against the Reds, requiring a corresponding roster move to clear his spot on the active roster. Arenado, 34, remained with St. Louis after blocking a trade to Houston and Boston opting for Alex Bregman, but his fifth Cardinals season has been the worst of his career. In 96 games he has hit .235/.294/.366 with ten home runs. Defensive metrics fell as well: +2 Outs Above Average and +6 Defensive Runs Saved, leaving him tied eighth among MLB third basemen. The Cardinals sit 72-77 and are in organizational transition with John Mozeliak set to step aside.
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