The Yankees have been looking for ways to shed Marcus Stroman’s salary, and while moving his full $18.5 million hit seems like a long shot, they could get creative with the St. Louis Cardinals in a deal involving Nolan Arenado.
General manager Brian Cashman left the door open for a Stroman trade, essentially saying, “We’ll see.” That non-committal response hints that the Yankees are still exploring ways to clear payroll, and the Cardinals, in need of rotation help, could be the perfect trade partner.
Making the Money Work
The Cardinals aren’t eager to keep paying Arenado the $21 million he’s owed annually over the next three years.