Diamondbacks acquire Nolan Arenado in trade with 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 a trade that included $31 million sent to Arizona.
- Arenado waived his no-trade clause to complete the deal and has two years remaining on his nine-year, $275 million contract originally signed with the Colorado Rockies.
- The Cardinals received right-handed pitcher Jack Martinez, an eighth-round draft pick from Arizona State, in exchange for Arenado.
- Arenado, 34, struggled with injuries last season, hitting .237 with 12 home runs and a career-low .289 on-base percentage in 107 games.
- Cardinals president Chaim Bloom expressed gratitude for Arenado's contributions and highlighted the opportunity to develop
