It appears that one of Chaim Bloom’s most difficult off-season priorities may be about to become a reality. Multiple reports say the St. Louis Cardinals are working to complete a trade of Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
I saw this just shared by MLB Trade Rumors. Katie Woo and Ken Rosenthal are saying that Nolan Arenado has agreed to waive his no-trade clause so a trade to the Arizona Diamondbacks can be completed. The talks are described as “serious discussions”.
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UPDATE: Reports now say trade is complete. Cardinals receiving Jack Martinez in return for Arenado. New report says that the Cardinals are paying $26 million of Nolan’s remaining $37 million dollar salary.
Regarding Jack Martinez. He’s a righthanded pitcher who was taken in the 8th round from Arizona State University in the 2025 draft. He posted a 6-4 record with a 5.94 ERA his senior year at ASU.
Add to this now the St. Louis Cardinals confirming this trade on social media places.
The Cardinals also posted this tribute to Nolan Arenado.