Diamondbacks Bolster Roster with Nolan Arenado in a Stellar Move
The Arizona Diamondbacks have shaken up the MLB market by acquiring star third baseman Nolan Arenado, through a trade agreed with the St. Louis Cardinals, as announced by both organizations this Tuesday. In the exchange, St. Louis will receive right-handed pitcher Jack Martinez, a 22-year-old prospect. This move represents one of the most significant during the offseason. Arenado, 34, approved the trade after deciding not to activate the no-trade clause included in his contract. This facilitates his arrival in Arizona, where he will seek to strengthen the lineup and compete at the highest level in the 2026 season.An Elite Resume
Considered one of the best third basemen of his generation, Arenado boasts an impressive list of achievements:
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- 10 Gold Gloves
- 8 All-Star selections
- 6 Platinum Gloves
- 5 Silver Bats
- 3 National League home run titles
Outstanding Offensive Production and Defense
Although his offensive numbers have shown a slight decrease in recent years, his defense at third base has remained among the best in baseball. In 2023 and 2024, he connected 26 and 16 home runs, respectively. In 2025, injuries limited his performance to 12 home runs and an OPS of .666 in 107 games.Financial Commitment
Arenado is owed 42 million dollars in the next two seasons:- 27 million in 2026
- 15 million in 2027
