The St. Louis Cardinals may consider trading an All-Star as they look to turn their fortunes around. After finishing the 2024 season with an 83-79 record and missing the playoffs for the second consecutive year, the Cardinals are evaluating potential moves. Known for their rich history of success, including 11 World Series titles, the team’s recent underperformance is a notable shift for fans.
Reports from MLB Trade Rumors indicate that St. Louis could explore trading third baseman Nolan Arenado. Arenado, who joined the team in 2021 after eight seasons with the Colorado Rockies, remains a valuable player. The eight-time All-Star posted a solid 2024 season with a .272 batting average, 16 home runs, 71 RBIs, and a .719 OPS.
After missing the playoffs for two straight years and only making it to the wild-card round prior to that, the Cardinals need a new strategy. Their last World Series win came in 2011, and trading Arenado could be a pivotal step in a rebuild aimed at securing future success.
Despite a drop in power—his 16 home runs being his lowest in a full season since 2020’s pandemic-shortened schedule—Arenado is likely to attract interest from other teams. The offseason will reveal what offers St. Louis might receive and what they seek in return for the 33-year-old star.
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