Cardinals Trade Nolan Arenado To Diamondbacks

[pwaldo]

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/...mondbacks.html

After more than a yearlong residency on the rumor mill, Nolan Arenado’s time in St. Louis is over. The Cardinals announced Tuesday that they’ve traded Arenado and cash to the D-backs in exchange for minor league right-hander Jack Martinez (Arizona’s eighth-round pick in the 2025 draft). The Diamondbacks are reportedly on the hook for a total of $11MM of the remaining $42MM owed to Arenado over the next two seasons. The Rockies are paying $5MM of that sum, and the Cardinals owe the remaining $26MM. Arizona’s 40-man roster had a vacancy but is now at capacity with the addition of Arenado.

[bigbenjobu]

I know Arenado hasn't been putting up big numbers, but I was surprised at how little the Cardinals got in return. One minor leaguer and they are paying a majority of Arenado's remaining salary.

[pwaldo]

I know Arenado hasn't been putting up big numbers, but I was surprised at how little the Cardinals got in return. One minor leaguer and they are paying a majority of Arenado's remaining salary.

@bigbenjobu

Yeah me too. I haven't seen too much of him last year but if his glove is still great that alone almost makes him worth it to a team in need