Blue Jays Insider has no direct affiliation to the Toronto Blue Jays or the Major League Baseball (MLB)
The Toronto Blue Jays closing in on trade with the St Louis Cardinals for 8 time all-star
Photo credit: SI.com
Early in the 2025 season, the Toronto Blue Jays have identified a glaring weakness in an otherwise well-rounded lineup.
ESPN insider David Schoenfield believes that the Toronto Blue Jays are looking to trade for future Hall of Famer and third baseman Nolan Arenado from the St. Louis Cardinals.
"(Arenado is) off to an excellent start -- with more walks than strikeouts while hitting for average -- so that could create some interest, and there are certainly teams that could use an upgrade at third base." -Schoenfield
While most positions boast league-average or better production, third base has been a clear outlier for the Blue Jays, with the team's players at that spot combining for a -0.1 fWAR and a WRC+ of just 59.
Jackson Roberts from The Sporting News writes that heading into the season, Toronto was optimistic that a mix of Ernie Clement, Will Wagner, and Addison Barger could solidify third base. However, that plan hasn't panned out so far, though there's still time for one of them to find their stride.
"The contract is by far the most complicated aspect of the deal, as Arenado is making $32 million, $27 million, and $15 million over the next three years. The front-loaded aspect of the deal helps an acquiring team like Toronto, but it's still a major budget increase waiting to happen." -Roberts
If the Blue Jays remain in contention and Nolan Arenado is open to waiving his no-trade clause, there's definitely a scenario where a deal between the two teams could make sense.
We'll have to wait and see!
Source:
The Sporting News
Blue Jays named among early trade landing spots for $74 million eight-time All-Star
The Sporting News
Blue Jays named among early trade landing spots for $74 million eight-time All-Star
| POLL | ||
AVRIL 24 | 1747 ANSWERS The Toronto Blue Jays closing in on trade with the St Louis Cardinals for 8 time all-star Do you want the Blue Jays to trade for third baseman Nolan Arenado from the Cardinals? | ||
| yes | 1168 | 66.9 % |
| no | 579 | 33.1 % |
| List of polls | ||
TRENDING NOW
