 The Houston Astros have been actively pursuing a reunion with Alex Bregman this offseason, but they've also been exploring other options at third base. Recently, they acquired Isaac Paredes as a potential backup, but their sights are now set on a bigger name: Nolan Arenado.
According to The Athletic’s Chandler Rome, the Astros have emerged as serious contenders for Arenado's services, though a trade isn't believed to be imminent. The St. Louis Cardinals, looking to create more playing time for younger players and reduce payroll, have been open about their attempts to trade Arenado this offseason. Arenado, who has a full no-trade clause, is open to waiving it if the right opportunity arises. His agent, Joel Wolfe, emphasized that Arenado is only willing to leave St. Louis for a team that he believes can win consistently for the remainder of his career. The Astros, longtime playoff regulars, fit that description, but it remains unclear if Arenado would have interest in joining them. Arenado has reportedly listed six teams he would be willing to play for: the Dodgers, Padres, Angels, Phillies, Mets, and Red Sox. However, it's unknown if any other clubs would meet his approval for a waiver of his no-trade privileges. The Astros' pursuit of Arenado comes as they face the potential departure of Bregman, who remains their top priority this offseason. While the Astros have made a five-year, $156 million offer to Bregman, it falls short of his expected contract value. As the offseason progresses, it will be interesting to see if the Astros can secure either Bregman or Arenado to bolster their lineup for the upcoming season.
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