Will the Cardinals Trade Nolan Arenado? What’s the latest update on the trade speculation? Here’s What John Mozeliak Just Said
The question’s been circling all season like a hawk over Busch Stadium: Will the Cardinals trade Nolan Arenado? John Mozeliak finally addressed the trade speculation.
Well, now we’ve got something close to an answer — or at least a direction.
John Mozeliak, the Cardinals’ president of baseball operations, spoke candidly about Arenado’s future. While Mo didn’t slam the door shut on a potential move, he made it clear: as of now, Arenado is seen as a key piece of the Cardinals’ future.
The comments came via MLB.com’s John Denton, who shared Mozeliak’s take as the club stares down a critical stretch ahead of the trade deadline.
The Strategy is Fluid
“Mozeliak described the Cardinals’ plans as ‘fluid,’ saying a hot stretch in the coming days against the Rockies and Padres could shift the thinking.”
Translation: nothing’s off the table, but Arenado isn’t being shopped. And it sounds like he’d have a major say if that changes.
Remember, Arenado owns a full no-trade clause, and according to Denton, Mozeliak hasn’t yet spoken with Arenado, Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras, or Miles Mikolas — all of whom also hold trade-blocking power in their deals.
“Right now, I would envision him being a part of this in the future. But if something were to pop up, I would definitely discuss it with him.”
It’s worth noting that Arenado did exercise his no-trade clause in the offseason to veto a deal to the Astros, signaling he’s still invested in staying — at least under the right circumstances.
So, to answer the question: No, Arenado isn’t on the trade block today. Could that change if the Cardinals falter? Possibly. But as of right now, St. Louis sees him as part of their core — and Mozeliak made that clear.
The next week could be pivotal. The team faces the Rockies and Padres in a stretch that could define whether they buy, sell, or stay the course at the MLB trade deadline.
And while Arenado’s future might still be technically fluid, one thing is certain: the Cardinals aren’t eager to let him go.
