MLB Insider Reveals Nolan Arenado Trade 'Could Still Be Possible'

Despite sitting at 23-19 at just one game out of first place in the National League Central, the St. Louis Cardinals could still reportedly move on from Nolan Arenado.

The 10-time Gold Glover has been on the frontlines of trade rumors dating back to December, but the Cardinals still hold onto the 34-year-old third baseman.

However, Buster Olney of ESPN believes a trade still could happen, and Arenado could finish the season in a different uniform than the one he's started it in.

"Conditions are emerging to foster this possibility, if Arenado waives his no-trade clause and if the Cardinals are willing to deal him," wrote Olney. "Normally, it's not easy to move a position player with money attached at midseason, but contenders could be interested in acquiring the eight-time All-Star third baseman.

"The Cubs haven't found a solution at third base, and the Yankees will soon try DJ LeMahieu in their ongoing attempt to fill the position. The Los Angeles Dodgers waited last season for Max Muncy to turn around a slow start, and he eventually did; this year, they're waiting again."

All three teams mentioned above are expected to pursue Arenado in July. The Cubs, on paper, would be the least likely to acquire him simply because teams try to avoid making trades within their own divisions. This would create a bidding war between the Dodgers and the Yankees for Arenado's services.

It's difficult to imagine Arenado not waiving his no-trade clause for either of these teams. He shut down a trade with the Houston Astros in the offseason, but there were questions about how the Astros would perform this season and that's a problem he wouldn't have to worry about with the Dodgers or Yankees.

Any team that were to acquire Arenado would be responsible for paying him the remainder of the $52 million he is owed through the 2027 season.

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