3B - Arizona Diamondbacks
- Age 35
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Availability
Nolan Arenado went 2-for-4 with two home runs and five runs batted in, but it wasn't enough as the Orioles rallied for a 9-7 win over Arizona on Monday.
Fantasy Impact
Arenado hit a two-run home run off of Baltimore starter, Dean Kremer, in the fourth and then belted a three-run shot off of Albert Suarez in the fifth. The veteran third baseman entered the game on a 1-for-15 slump and was hitting just .180 on the season with three runs batted in prior to Monday's game. He raised his average to .204 on the year (11-for-54) and upped his slugging percentage 133 points to .333 through 15 games. He's not the offensive player he used to be, but he can still produce games like this on occasion.
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.
