The St. Louis Cardinals are actively seeking a trade partner to offload Nolan Arenado’s contract, which still includes $52 million owed to him. As other teams begin to fill their rosters, the market has become increasingly challenging to navigate.
However, the Philadelphia Phillies could be a potential suitor for Arenado. Although the Phillies aren’t actively shopping third baseman Alec Bohm, there have been reports that they’ve engaged in discussions with other teams about him.
Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report has predicted that the Cardinals and Phillies could be part of a blockbuster three-team trade involving third basemen. Miller suggests a deal where the Cardinals would send Arenado to Philadelphia, the Phillies would trade Bohm to the Seattle Mariners, and Seattle would send shortstop Colt Emerson (ranked No. 35 overall prospect by Joel Reuter) to St. Louis.
This proposed trade makes sense for all involved teams. The Phillies would upgrade at third base with Arenado, bolstering their lineup and making them even more formidable contenders.
The Cardinals would be able to offload Arenado’s hefty contract, clearing payroll space and starting the process of a rebuild. For the Mariners, this deal would provide a powerful bat in Bohm to help strengthen their offense.
If this trade were to happen, it would mark the beginning of a rebuild for the Cardinals, who would also receive a top-tier prospect in Emerson to build around.
The Phillies, in turn, would gain an elite third baseman, potentially putting them in a better position for postseason contention. Despite the challenges in navigating the trade market, this three-team swap could be a win-win for all parties involved.
