Unless he signs an extension, Arenado can become a free agent following the 2027 World Series.

If they can find a trade partner, the Cardinals may be inclined to trade Arenado.

If he is to be traded, Arenado will have to approve the team and conditions of the trade.

However, Arenado may want to finish his current contract with a team that is closer to contention than the St. Louis Cardinals.

The right-handed hitting Arenado saw a downturn in his power production this past season.

Arenado has been an All Star eight times, including five consecutive years from 2015-2019. There was no All Star Game in the pandemic shortened 2020 season.

Arenado returned to his All Star status for three more consecutive years, from 2021-2023.

Arenado did not make the All Star team this past season.

Arenado can still help a team in need of a fine defensive third baseman, with some pop remaining in his bat.

Arenado has won ten National League, third base Gold Gloves; winning each year from 2013-2022.

Arenado has won six National League Platinum Gloves, awarded to the best overall fielder in the league.

Arenado has won six Silver Slugger Awards, with all but his 2023 Award being with the Colorado Rockies.