Cardinals' eight-time All-Star blocks potential trade to Astros: report

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At this point, it would be a surprise if Nolan Arenado is wearing a St. Louis Cardinals uniform in 2025, but it's almost certain he won't be wearing the jersey of at least one other team.

The eight-time All-Star has three years remaining on his deal, but with the Cards in a rebuild, Arenado is perhaps their hottest commodity on the trade market.

The issue St. Louis faces, though, is that Arenado has a no-trade clause. That's not to say the Cardinals can't move him.

But Arenado would need to give the team permission to do so.

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The St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Arenado follows through on an RBI single during the third inning against the Miami Marlins July 17, 2023, in St. Louis.  (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Arenado has reportedly decided not to waive his no-trade clause to go to the Houston Astros.

Houston is in the market for a third baseman because Alex Bregman is a free agent. And while the Astros were willing to take on a good chunk of the $74 million owed to Arenado through 2027, Arenado apparently wants no part of playing in Houston. The teams reportedly agreed on a trade, but it's not known when that happened.

It's also not clear why Arenado does not want to play in Houston, but it should be noted that Arenado will turn 34 a couple weeks into the season without a World Series ring, and the Astros, after trading Kyle Tucker, seem to be taking a step backward.

The St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Arenado celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers July 13, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Arenado's agent, Joel Wolfe, said