Nolan Arenado's Offseason Departure Creates Cardinals Infield Void

The offseason exit of Nolan Arenado has left a significant void at third base for the Cardinals. His departure, coupled with that of Brendan Donovan, has forced the organization to re-evaluate their infield depth and look toward internal options for the 2027 season. Separately, Arenado is referenced in Rockies circles as the last player to achieve a 40-home run season for the franchise in 2019, a feat Hunter Goodman is currently being measured against.