MLB Trade Rumors

Nolan Arenado is back in the Cardinals’ lineup after a six-week shoulder injury. He has started at third base each of the past two nights. He’ll probably be in the lineup for most or all of the final 10 games of the season, but the real source of intrigue will turn up again in the offseason. Arenado is under contract for two more seasons. He’s slated for a $27MM salary next … [Read more...] about Cardinals Notes: Arenado, Donovan, Leahy

10:58am: Manager Oli Marmol confirmed to the team’s beat that Contreras is done for the season (via Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat). The expectation is that rest will allow Contreras’ strain to heal, and the team did not want to risk him playing through the issue and further aggravating it. 10:43am: The Cardinals announced Wednesday that first baseman Willson … [Read more...] about Cardinals Shut Willson Contreras Down For Remainder Of Season

The Cardinals are activating veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado ahead of tomorrow night’s game against the Reds, as noted by Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Arenado is on the ten-day injured list, meaning a corresponding move will only be needed to clear space for him on the club’s active roster. Arenado, 34, was perhaps the most frequently speculated upon trade … [Read more...] about Cardinals To Activate Nolan Arenado On Monday

The Cardinals released Garrett Hampson, according to the utilityman’s MLB.com profile page.  Hampson was designated for assignment earlier this week, and while he had the option of declining an outright assignment in favor of free agency, it appears the Cards just streamlined by the process with a release as soon as Hampson cleared waivers. It is possible Hampson could sign … [Read more...] about Cardinals Release Garrett Hampson

Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn has a torn meniscus in his right knee. He will require arthroscopic surgery at some point but is going to attempt to play through the ailment for the rest of the year. Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Katie Woo of The Athletic relayed the details of the situation. Goold says that Winn has actually been playing with the tear for … [Read more...] about Masyn Winn Playing Through Torn Meniscus