The New York Yankees have been linked to star third baseman Nolan Arenado, who is set to begin the sixth year of his eight-year, $260 million contract. Arenado has been the subject of trade rumors, with the Yankees reportedly showing interest in acquiring him.
After the Yankees signed Paul Goldschmidt, many speculated that this could encourage Arenado to waive his no-trade clause to join the team.
Recently, Arenado sparked further speculation when he liked several comments from Yankees fans on Instagram, urging him to push for a trade to New York. One fan commented, “How’s the bat speed looking? You ready to be a Yankee?” and another wrote, “Come to New York baby, I’m a good luck sign.
We’ll love you here and we got Goldy. Let’s go, you won’t regret it.” Arenado’s interactions with these comments have fueled rumors that he may be open to joining the Yankees.
Arenado, a 10-time Gold Glove winner, 8-time All-Star, and 5-time Silver Slugger, had a solid 2023 season, hitting .272 with 16 home runs and 71 RBIs. The Yankees have reportedly shown interest in acquiring him and even made a trade offer to the St.
Louis Cardinals. MLB.com reported that New York proposed a trade, offering veteran pitcher Marcus Stroman in exchange for Arenado. However, the Cardinals declined, as they were not interested in taking on Stroman’s contract.
In another development, Arenado recently blocked a trade to the Houston Astros using his no-trade clause. The Cardinals had a deal in place with the Astros but were informed that Arenado would not waive his clause to go to Houston. Despite this, discussions regarding a trade involving Arenado are ongoing, with Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak confirming that trade talks continue.
Arenado is scheduled to earn $74 million over the next three years, and while his potential move to the Yankees remains uncertain, it has become a topic of significant speculation.
