Diamondbacks acquire 8-time All-Star 3B Nolan Arenado in a deal with the Cardinals
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Key Points:
- The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired eight-time All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for minor league pitcher Jack Martinez and $31 million from the Cardinals.
- Arenado, a 10-time Gold Glove winner, has spent the last five seasons with the Cardinals and was traded as part of their rebuilding efforts following the 2024 season.
- Last season, Arenado batted .237 with 12 home runs and 52 RBIs; he has two years left on his $42 million contract, with the Cardinals covering $31 million of that amount.
- Cardinals president Chaim Bloom expressed gratitude for Arenado’s contributions and highlighted the opportunity to add a pitching prospect and develop other players through the
