In the wake of rumors naming Cardinals star Nolan Arenado as a potential trade candidate, team president John Mozeliak issued a statement on Saturday addressing the team’s plans for its All-Star third baseman.
Arenado, 32, has been one of several players mentioned around the league ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline, with a move to the Dodgers among the most persistent rumors. Despite the rampant speculation, Mozeliak dismissed the idea of a split after taking a definitive stance on Arenado’s future by confirming the club has no intention of trading the eight-time All-Star any time soon.
“I have stated we are not trading him, have not asked him to waive his (no-trade clause),” Mozeliak told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. “So at this time, we are working on building future success.”
