Though it might have to wait until a litany of free agents find their homes, all signs point to Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado being traded this offseason. That's the direction the Cardinals are headed and Arenado himself seems on board -- so long as he likes the destination enough to waive his no-trade clause.

When the St. Louis Cardinals acquired Nolan Arenado from the Colorado Rockies in February of 2021, he was overjoyed to finally join a consistent winner. Now, as the Cardinals shift directions and contemplate trading Arenado,

As the St. Louis Cardinals have already indicated they intend to cut back on payroll next season after a disappointing 2024, Nolan Arenado's future with