The Winter Meetings are firmly in the rearview mirror and the holiday season is nearly upon us. Generally, that’s a slow period of time when it comes to Major League Baseball news, but there are still a good number of players needing new homes via free agency. We explored the first-base market earlier Monday and now let’s take a look at the rumors for the day.
Astros still talking Arenado trade, may not be willing to meet Bregman market
The Astros’ recent trade of Kyle Tucker to the Cubs landed them Isaac Paredes as part of the return. Seemingly, Paredes gives them a viable option at third base, but they’re continuing to explore the markets for that position. Speaking of which, The Athletic’s Chandler Rome addressed that situation during a Monday appearance on MLB Network. Rome reported that the Astros and Cardinals remain engaged on talks about veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado, whom St. Louis is seeking to move as they pivot toward a younger and less expensive roster. According to Rome, the two front offices in their discussions have