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Cardinals trade Nolan Arenado to Diamondbacks, finally ending year-long saga

Nolan Arenado has been traded from the St. Louis Cardinals to the Arizona Diamondbacks, ending a long-standing desire for Arenado to join a contender. In the deal, the Cardinals receive pitching prospect Jack Martinez, while agreeing to cover a significant portion of Arenado's remaining contract, totaling $42 million over the next two years.

Cardinals trade Nolan Arenado to Diamondbacks, finally ending year-long saga

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Key Highlights

  • Arenado waived his no-trade clause to facilitate the trade to the Diamondbacks.
  • The Cardinals received right-handed pitcher Jack Martinez in exchange for Arenado.
  • St. Louis will pay $31 million of Arenado's remaining contract, with the Rockies covering $5 million.
  • Arenado is a 10-time Gold Glove winner and an eight-time All-Star.
  • He struggled last season with a .237 batting average and a career-low .289 on-base percentage.
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Sources

  1. Cardinals trade Nolan Arenado to Diamondbacks, finally ending year-long saga
  2. Nolan Arenado agrees to a trade with the Diamondbacks
  3. Diamondbacks Accquire Nolan Arenado
  4. Arenado to D-Backs, per reports
  5. D-backs acquire Arenado in trade with Cardinals

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