There were still whispers of a Nolan Arenado deal, and one American League player may try again to sign with the St. Louis Cardinals as their third baseman.
Marc Feinsand of MLB.com tweeted on Wednesday that the New York Yankees could try to acquire Arenado again before the July 31 trade deadline. Upgrades at third base are a top priority for the Yankees, and Arenado may be available.
The Detroit Tigers may be interested in acquiring a third baseman like Arenado, Feinsand added.
The Cardinals’ record is one challenging element. They are tied for the second National League Wild Card slot and started play Thursday at 47-41. A bad July could be necessary to persuade the Cardinals to let go of Arenado.
The 34-year-old third baseman is hitting and is not as offensive as he used to be. This season, 247 with 10 home runs. He still owes almost $74 million over the next three seasons, but his defense is still strong.
