Cardinals to Discuss Nolan Arenado's No-Trade Clause Preferences Ahead of Trade Deadline

With the July 31 trade deadline approaching, St. Louis Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak plans to re-evaluate Nolan Arenado's no-trade clause preferences. Arenado, who possesses a full no-trade clause, previously utilized it to block a trade to the Astros and had a specific list of approved teams last offseason. While Mozeliak anticipates Arenado will remain with the team and envisions him being a part of their future, he stated he would initiate discussions with the third baseman if any significant trade opportunities arise. First baseman Willson Contreras and starter Sonny Gray also have no-trade clauses, and Mozeliak doesn't sense their interest in remaining with the Cardinals has changed.