The Yankees continue to steer clear of Nolan Arenado, even as the St. Louis Cardinals actively try to move the veteran third baseman. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Yankees have no interest in taking on the remainder of his contract, which still has three years and $74 million left.
“The Yankees continue to have no interest in Nolan Arenado, as they see him as being on the decline. They also have no money left (and he has $74 million to go over three years).”
Declining Production Raises Red Flags
At one point, Arenado was one of the most dominant two-way players in the game, blending elite defense with significant power.