Nolan Arenado

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Cardinals Place Nolan Arenado On Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals put third baseman Nolan Arenado (back) on the 10-day injured list due to lower-back spasms on Friday, ending his season. And thus brings to a close an inconsistent season for the 34-year-old, who bookended his year with two month-long slumps to start and finish it but offered strong hitting in between. It led to a respectable .266/.315/.459 slash line with 26 home runs, 93 RBI, and 26 doubles in 560 at-bats. Arenado always figures to identify a bit more with his glove, but his status as a perennial All-Star should keep him as a fixture in the top-third of 2024 fantasy drafts. He's as a good a bet as any for 30 homers and 100 RBI in any given year, and a formidable Cardinals lineup will look to rebound in 2024.

Sep 23 · Source via Cardinals Nolan Arenado

Nolan Arenado Getting A Breather Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado is taking the day off on Wednesday against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers. With Arenado getting a breather, Juniel Querecuto will get the start at third base for the Cards and bat in the eight-hole against Brewers right-hander Adrian Houser. St. Louis is giving the 32-year-old All-Star some rest after the club was officially eliminated from playoff contention after their loss on Tuesday. Arenado is hitting .268/.317/.461 with 26 home runs, 93 RBI, three stolen bases and 71 runs scored in 557 at-bats in 2023 in his third year with the team. However, he's been slowing down of late and has gone 14-for-64 (.219) with no homers, two doubles, six RBI, nine strikeouts, a steal and 10 runs scored in 16 starts in the month of September.

Sep 20 · Source via Cardinals Nolan Arenado

Nolan Arenado Back In Lineup On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (back) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Aaron Nola. Arenado left Friday night's game early with lower-back tightness and sat out on Saturday, but he's feeling better now and will return for the series finale. Taylor Motter is starting at the hot corner and will bat in the nine-hole. In 15 career at-bats against Nola, Arenado is hitting .200 with one RBI. The eight-time All-Star is a must-start in fantasy lineups, and he's hitting .289 (24-for-83) with four home runs, four doubles, 10 RBI and 12 runs scored in 21 starts in the month of August.

Aug 27 · Source via Cardinals Nolan Arenado

Nolan Arenado Out Of The Lineup On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (back) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. This comes a day after the veteran slugger left Friday's game due to back tightness. That being said, this appears to be a rest game to give Arenado another day to get back to full speed. Fantasy managers shouldn't have to worry about Arenado requiring a trip to the injured list. In his absence, Nolan Gorman will cover third base and bat cleanup versus right-hander Zack Wheeler on Saturday.

Aug 26 · Source via Cardinals Nolan Arenado

Nolan Arenado Leaves With Lower-Back Tightness

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (back) left Friday night's game early against the Philadelphia Phillies due to lower-back tightness. Before leaving prematurely, Arenado went hitless in three at-bats to drop his season average to .281. He was replaced at the hot corner by Taylor Motter, who shifted over from second base. Fantasy managers should consider Arenado day-to-day for now, but there's a good chance he won't be in Saturday's lineup. The 32-year-old eight-time All-Star came into Friday's contest hitting .283/.331/.506 with an .838 OPS, 26 home runs, 87 RBI and 60 runs scored in 519 plate appearances and 122 games. If Arenado is forced to miss time, Motter will likely remain in the everyday lineup for St. Louis.

Aug 25 · Source via Cardinals Nolan Arenado

Nolan Arenado Resting Against Twins

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado is taking Thursday's game off against the visiting Minnesota Twins. With Arenado riding pine, rookie outfielder Jordan Walker will bat in the cleanup spot for the Cardinals against Twins right-hander Sonny Gray. Taylor Motter is at third base and is batting in the nine-hole. It's a normal day of rest for Arenado, who should be right back in the starting lineup for the start of a series on Friday against the visiting Colorado Rockies. Arenado is a must-start in fantasy when he's playing, but he's gone 3-for-26 with no homers, a double, one RBI and one run scored in his last seven games. Walker has also been cold in his last seven games with four hits in 21 at-bats.

Aug 3 · Source via Cardinals Nolan Arenado

Cardinals Not Trading Nolan Arenado

According to St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak, star third baseman Nolan Arenado will not be traded. "I have stated we are not trading him, have not asked him to waive his no-trade clause," said Mozeliak. "So, at this time, we are working on building for future success." With the Cardinals selling, there were rumors of Arenado being moved ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline on Monday. Los Angeles Dodgers were one of the teams that contacted the Cardinals about possibly acquiring Arenado. The 32-year-old will remain in St. Louis for the time being. Arenado is slashing .284/.332/.517 with 22 home runs, 77 RBI, 48 runs, and two stolen bases over 100 games in 2023.

Jul 29 · Source via Cardinals Nolan Arenado

Dodgers Eyeing Nolan Arenado In Trade Talks

The Los Angeles Dodgers have reached out to the St. Louis Cardinals for trade discussions about third baseman Nolan Arenado, per Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times. While the Cardinals prepare to flip some of their expiring contracts at the deadline, it would be nothing short of shocking to see them part ways with the eight-time All-Star. Arenado is under contract until 2028 which includes a full no-trade clause. However, Castillo also hears Arenado would waive his no-trade clause to potentially join the Dodgers. It's no secret how disappointing St. Louis has been this season, but Arenado's stick has represented a bright spot with a .287 BA, 22 homers, 77 RBI, and two stolen bases through 380 at-bats. As it stands, fantasy managers might want to expect the five-time Silver Slugger to stay put with the Cards unless the trade whispers seriously start to heat up. Stay tuned.

Jul 27 · Source via Cardinals Dodgers Nolan Arenado

Nolan Arenado Resting Against Diamondbacks

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado is taking the day off on Wednesday as the team takes on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Taylor Motter will get the start at the hot corner and bat seventh against Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen. Arenado retreats to the bench after having his eight-game hitting streak snapped on Tuesday night after an 0-for-4 performance with two strikeouts. During his eight-game streak, Arenado went 13-for-33 (.394) with two home runs, two doubles, 13 RBI and four runs scored in 36 plate appearances. The 32-year-old could be a trade candidate for disappointing Cardinals before Aug. 1. He remains a must-start in fantasy when he's on the field, as he's slashing .287/.335/.521 with an .856 OPS, 22 homers, 77 RBI, 48 runs and two steals in 380 at-bats.

Jul 26 · Source via Cardinals Nolan Arenado

Nolan Arenado Exits Saturday's Game

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman/designated hitter Nolan Arenado (leg) exited Saturday's meeting with the Cubs. The veteran went 1-for-3 with a run in this one. However, he fouled a ball off his lower left leg, causing it to stiffen. It's unknown if Arenado will be available for the series finale against Chicago on Sunday, although there's a good chance he won't be.

Jul 22 · Source via Cardinals Nolan Arenado

Nolan Arenado Could Be On The Move

With the St. Louis Cardinals languishing in last place in the National League Central with the Aug. 1 trade deadline quickly approaching, All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado knows that he could be on the chopping block. "I've been traded once. I think that shocked a lot of people at that time," Arenado said. "I guess it doesn't surprise me anymore what happens in this game." The Cardinals have other players on expiring contracts that seem more likely to be moved, though, including left-hander Jordan Montgomery and right-hander Jack Flaherty. Despite the Cardinals' rough season, Arenado earned his eighth All-Star selection by hitting a strong .283 with 19 home runs and 62 RBI in the first half of the season.

Jul 12 · Source via Cardinals Nolan Arenado

Brendan Donovan Not In The Lineup On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan (arm) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Donovan has been dealing with a sore arm for the last few weeks, forcing him to be in and out of the lineup. He's had trouble throwing the ball so he's just been at DH whenever he has been in the lineup. The Cardinals want to give him Sunday off so he has an extra day of rest during the All-Star break. Nolan Arenado is serving as the Cards' DH while Nolan Gorman moves to the hot corner and Jose Fermin covers second base.

Jul 9 · Source via Cardinals Nolan Arenado Brendan Donovan Jose Fermin Nolan Gorman

Nolan Arenado's Two Home Runs Not Enough In Loss

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado went 2-for-5 with two homers and four RBI in Friday's 8-7 loss to the Chicago White Sox. The 32-year-old thumped a few two-run bombs in this one, but St. Louis lost anyway with Jordan Montgomery (hamstring) exiting early and the bullpen not up to the task. After a difficult spring, Arenado has done his part at the plate to keep the Cardinals afloat in the standings despite some uncharacteristically shaky defense. Since June 6, the 2023 All-Star is hitting .327 with a 1.079 OPS, nine goners, and 23 RBI across 98 at-bats. Arenado looks well on his way to another top-level positional fantasy finish. Hopefully fantasy managers bought low on the multi-time Silver Slugger while his stock was depressed earlier this year.

Jul 8 · Source via Cardinals Nolan Arenado

MLB Announces 2023 All-Star Rosters

The starters for the 2023 All-Star Game were already announced earlier this week, and today the league revealed the reserve selections and the pitching staffs for the National League and American League teams.  Fan balloting determined the game’s starters, while the reserves and pitchers were picked by a combination of the player ballot and selections…

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