MLB rumors: St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, Miami Marlins, Pittsburgh Pirates
By Kevin Henry
As Friday begins, let’s take a look at some of the latest MLB rumors, including notes on the St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins.
MLB rumors: Cardinals and Dodgers have talked Nolan Arenado trade
As we mentioned in a rumors column earlier in the week, the Dodgers are reportedly interested in trying to pry Nolan Arenado away from the Cardinals in what would be a league-shifting trade. On Thursday, Jorge Castillo of The Los Angeles Times reported that the two sides “have engaged in talks” about the Dodgers acquiring the eight-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove winner to man the hot corner at Chavez Ravine.
Of course, it will take quite a haul to bring Arenado to Los Angeles, and Castillo mentions that it might not just be Arenado coming from L.A., writing, “The Cardinals could also send a starting pitcher — Jack Flaherty or Jordan Montgomery — to Los Angeles for a package of major leaguers and prospects.”
And here’s where it gets really interesting. According to Castillo, “The Cardinals would want young pitching in a deal; they have eyed Bobby Miller, Gavin Stone, Ryan Pepiot, and Emmet Sheehan in talks, according to people with knowledge of the situation.” Castillo then adds that Max Muncy, Chris Taylor, or perhaps both would leave L.A. for St. Louis as part of the trade package as well.
If (and it’s a big if) it were to come to fruition, it would be a massive deal that would change the look of both franchises and accomplish goals for each. The Dodgers would be set for a World Series run this season and the Cardinals would have a stronger roster ahead of a retool for the 2024 campaign.