Diamondbacks acquiring 3B Nolan Arenado from Cardinals
Arizona Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to trade pitching prospect Jack Martinez to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for 34-year-old third baseman Nolan Arenado, who is a potential future Hall of Famer.
- Arenado, a 13-year MLB veteran with multiple All-Star appearances and Gold Gloves, provides the Diamondbacks with a veteran presence at third base, allowing flexibility for younger infielders Blaze Alexander and Jordan Lawlar.
- Despite a recent decline in offensive production and entering the later stage of his career, Arenado remains a strong defender and consistent power hitter, with two years left on his contract and manageable salary commitments for Arizona.
- The trade bolsters a Diamondbacks lineup that includes Ketel Marte, Corbin Carroll, Gabriel Moreno
