Nolan Arenado

The Cardinals are trading Nolan Arenado and cash to the Arizona Diamondbacks for RHP Jack Martinez.

Fantasy Impact

Arenado had been in the middle of trade rumors dating back to last season. It is unclear how much of Arenado's contract Arizona will take on as that's a big reason why it took so long for him to be traded. Cardinals top prospect J.J. Wetherholt has a chance to work his way up to the majors at some point this upcoming season.

Nolan Arenado is reportedly a "possibility" for the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

This becomes the case if the Angels agree to a buyout with Anthony Rendon. Arenado had been in the trade rumors dating back to last season. This will remain a situation to monitor if Rendon and the Angels can land a buyout.

Nolan Arenado went 2-for-4 in the loss to the Cubs, driving in one run and hitting a home run while scoring once.

Fantasy Impact

The 34-year-old has heated up at the plate, hitting .292 with two home runs and four RBI over his last seven games for the Cardinals. After yesterday’s game, Arenado has a .237 batting average with 12 home runs and 52 RBI over 107 games this season.

Nolan Arenado (shoulder) has been activated from the IL and rejoined the Cardinals ahead of Monday's game against the Reds.

Fantasy Impact

The Cardinals are still technically alive in the NL Wild Card race, sitting at four games out as the week begins. With that, the club will certainly welcome back Arenado. The Cards veteran leader will be in the lineup for the first time since July 30 on Monday night. This season certainly has not been up to par for the 34-year-old, as he has posted a .660 OPS with only 10 homers over 96 games. Still, an eight-time All-Star, Arenado is important presence for the team.

Nolan Arenado is expected to rejoin the St. Louis Cardinals for Monday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.

Fantasy Impact

After a four-game rehab stint with Double-A Springfield, Arenado is expected to rejoin the Cardinals on Monday. In his time there, he went 1-for-13 with three strikeouts, playing two games as a DH and two as the starting third baseman. He is expected to see the majority of playing time at third for the final two weeks of the season, which will impact Nolan Gorman's playing time.