2026 St. Louis Cardinals

After a down season in 2025, the Diamondbacks decided to acquire the former MVP candidate Nolan Arenado to fill a hole at third base.
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Cardinals Trade Nolan Arenado to Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired third baseman Nolan Arenado in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals. In exchange, the Cardinals receive RHP Jack Martinez. The Cardinals are also paying $31 million of the $42 million left on Arenado’s contract. The Players Involved Nolan Arenado to Diamondbacks Arenado, in an injury-riddled 2025 campaign, put up […]

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Rangers Get Zak Kent from Cardinals

The Texas Rangers have announced that the club has acquired right-hander Zak Kent from the St. Louis Cardinals. Kent comes to Arlington via waiver claim as the Rangers hope to bolster their pitching staff. With Friday’s transaction, the Rangers have 40 players on their roster and do not need to make a corresponding move. Fresh-Faced […]

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Red Sox Acquire Willson Contreras from Cardinals

The Boston Red Sox acquired veteran catcher/first baseman Willson Contreras from the St. Louis Cardinals, first reported by Jeff Passan Wednesday. The Red Sox will be sending a package with right-hander Hunter Dobbins being the main piece. The Cardinals also receive prospects Yhoiker Fajardo and Blake Aita. The Red Sox will also receive $8 million […]

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Red Sox Acquire Sonny Gray From Cardinals

The Boston Red Sox have acquired Sonny Gray from the St. Louis Cardinals, as first reported by Jon Heyman. The Cardinals will receive the Red Sox No. 5 prospect, left-hander Brandon Clarke, righty Richard Fitts and a player to be named later. The Red Sox will also receive $20 million from the Cardinals in the […]

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