The New York Yankees are facing an issue in their infield as second baseman Gleyber Torres enters free agency, with no clear internal replacement at second base. While one option is to bring in a third baseman and shift Jazz Chisholm Jr. to second, speculation has surrounded a potential pursuit of Houston Astros free agent Alex Bregman. However, a better fit might be a trade for St. Louis Cardinals’ third baseman Nolan Arenado. Arenado could be an ideal addition, as he would likely waive his no-trade clause to join the Yankees.
Proposed trade details:
– Yankees receive: 3B Nolan Arenado
– Cardinals receive: SS/2B Roderick Arias (No. 4 prospect), LHP Brock Selvidge (No. 7 prospect), RHP Trystan Vrieling (No. 28 prospect)
Nolan Arenado
The Yankees’ infield defense, a weakness last season, would be significantly bolstered by Arenado, a multiple Gold Glove Award winner. This move would also allow Chisholm to return to his natural second base position. For the Cardinals, the package of Arias, Selvidge, and Vrieling offers a promising boost for their rebuilding phase. Arias, 20, had a .233/.335/.393 slash line in his first full professional season. Selvidge, 22, started 16 games at Double-A, posting a 4.25 ERA over 84.2 innings, showcasing potential despite control issues. Vrieling, 24, made 25 starts, finishing with a 13-7 record, a 4.58 ERA, and 132 strikeouts in 147.1 innings, projecting as a future middle-inning reliever.
Considering Arenado’s no-trade clause, this might be one of the strongest prospect packages the Cardinals could secure as they embark on their rebuild, making the trade a crucial step forward.
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