The St. Louis Cardinals are actively seeking to trade third baseman Nolan Arenado, but his no-trade clause and the remaining $52 million on his contract present significant challenges. However, Arenado has reportedly approved trades to six teams, and the Cardinals are prepared to absorb part of his contract to facilitate a move. One of the teams on Arenado’s preferred list is the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are constantly looking to strengthen their roster. Thomas Gauvain of RedBird Rants recently proposed a trade scenario that would send Arenado to Los Angeles in exchange for a top pitching prospect.
Here are the full details of the trade pitched by Gauvain: Los Angeles Dodgers receive: 3B Nolan Arenado, $20 million
St. Louis Cardinals receive: RHP Bobby Miller
“Wouldn’t this be nice? The Cardinals receive a legitimate starting pitcher, and all they have to forfeit is Arenado and some cash. Bobby Miller had a down year in 2024 with an 8.52 ERA in only 56 innings pitched, but his 2023 was exceptional. He had a 3.76 ERA with 119 strikeouts in 124.1 innings for a 114 ERA+,” Gauvain wrote. “The Dodgers have already exceeded the luxury tax, so they’ll happily accept any cash in addition to Arenado. Bobby Miller’s stock has fallen after a rough 2024, and this trade could benefit both clubs. It’s possible the Cardinals will have to add either more money or a prospect of some kind to sweeten the deal.”
This trade could be beneficial for both teams. Bobby Miller may struggle to find a spot in the Dodgers’ rotation as long as they keep adding star players, so he could be a valuable asset for the Cardinals, who are aiming to build a younger pitching staff. Additionally, the Cardinals would benefit from the $20 million in salary relief, leaving just $32 million of Arenado’s contract to manage. The main obstacle could be whether the Dodgers view Arenado as a significant upgrade to their infield. Overall, this deal seems like a win-win, with the Dodgers strengthening their roster even further.
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