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Cardinals' Bold Move: Trading Arenado for a Pitcher
January 15, 2026
The St. Louis Cardinals made a big move by trading Nolan Arenado, their star third baseman. They sent him to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for a young pitcher named Jack Martinez and a draft pick in 2025. The Cardinals had to take on most of Arenado's contract, so they didn't save much money.