New Third Basemen Hit Free Agency, What It Means for a Nolan Arenado Trade | Cards Central 365

Munetaka Murakami has been officially posted, giving MLB teams a 45-day window to negotiate per ESPN. Alex Bregman just opted out in Boston and is back on the market per multiple reports. That suddenly crowds the third base landscape, and it matters for the St. Louis Cardinals as they explore a Nolan Arenado trade and reshape the roster under Chaim Bloom. Joe Roderick and Ryan Fagan break down how Murakami’s posting, Bregman’s free agency, and other corner-infield options like Kazuma Okamoto and Eugenio Suárez could impact the timing, destinations, and return for an Arenado deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices