Arenado has two years remaining on his deal after 2025, making his choice one of baseball’s most substantial decisions this July. With the trade deadline fast approaching, his decision could accelerate the Cardinals’ rebuilding timeline. Gavin Groe is a contributing writer to the Athlon Sports trending and breaking news team.

Nolan Arenado is bracing for all options as the Cardinals head into the trade deadline as a selling ballclub amid mediocre 2025.

The St. Louis Cardinals may have a suitor for third baseman Nolan Areando after all. Arenado was in trade rumors all offseason but there hasn't been much noise