Arenado has two years remaining on his deal after 2025, making his choice one of baseball’s most substantial decisions this July. With the trade deadline fast approaching, his decision could accelerate the Cardinals’ rebuilding timeline. Gavin Groe is a contributing writer to the Athlon Sports trending and breaking news team.

The St. Louis Cardinals could trade struggling third baseman Nolan Arenado and closer Ryan Helsley to the Toronto Blue Jays, offering a potential midseason shake-up ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

The Houston Astros are vying for St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Arenado despite a trade veto from Arenado in the offseason.