The Yankees‘ third base situation remains in flux, and one of their potential trade targets, Nolan Arenado, may soon be off the board. According to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, the Cardinals and Astros have reignited discussions about an Arenado deal, and this time, Houston might have the edge.
The Cardinals were reportedly willing to send $15–20 million to help pay down Arenado’s contract, which still has $74 million remaining over the next three seasons. That would bring his financial commitment down to a much more manageable $40–45 million—an attractive price for a player who still provides elite defense and solid contact skills, even if his power numbers have dipped.