A new report offers insight into why the Boston Red Sox still haven't traded for star third baseman Nolan Arenado.

The Red Sox could move forward with Arenado at third, Devers as their DH and Casas at first base for the three years remaining on Arenado’s contract without disrupting anything related to the development of Campbell, Marcelo Mayer or Roman Anthony. That’s no small thing in the attempt to get more functional.

According to MLB insider John Denton, the Red Sox and Cardinals have continued trade discussions, with top prospect Blaze Jordan emerging as a potential piece in the deal. Jordan, 22, was drafted in the third round of the 2020 MLB Draft and has shown promise as a power-hitting corner infielder.

As the MLB offseason nears an end, the Cardinals are still looking to trade Nolan Arenado, as he's a hot target.

Will the St. Louis Cardinals ever trade third baseman Nolan Arenado? It's a fair question to ask at this juncture.

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If the St. Louis Cardinals are unable to trade Nolan Arenado, several of the organization's young players looking to make their mark at the MLB level will be pinned to the bench.

The St. Louis Cardinals have been actively shopping Nolan Arenado throughout the offseason but are yet to find a trade partner willing to take on his remaining salary.