Cardinals Announce Nolan Arenado News Before Dodgers Game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Gavin Groe | Last updated Aug 6, 2025 4:14 PM ET

The St. Louis Cardinals have fallen out of playoff contention in recent weeks, sitting at 57–58, and have shifted toward a clear rebuild after trading All-Star closer Ryan Helsley at the deadline.

One name that surfaced in trade rumors but will remain with the club through season’s end is veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado.

Now in his fifth season with St. Louis after being acquired from the Colorado Rockies ahead of 2021, the 34-year-old is enduring the worst offensive stretch of his 13-year career. Through 96 games, Arenado is hitting just .235 with a .660 OPS and 10 home runs—both career lows.

Cardinals Provide Nolan Arenado Update

To make matters worse, Arenado was placed on the 10-day injured list on August 1 with a right shoulder injury.

Ahead of Wednesday’s series finale against the Dodgers, manager Oli Marmol announced that Arenado will report to Jupiter, Florida, on Friday to begin a rehab assignment. The club hopes that once his shoulder strengthens, he’ll be able to return to game action soon.

"#STLCards third baseman Nolan Arenado will report to Jupiter, Fla., on Friday to begin a rehab assignment, manager Oliver Marmol said. The club’s thinking is that after his shoulder strengthens, he could soon appear in games there."

#STLCards third baseman Nolan Arenado will report to Jupiter, Fla., on Friday to begin a rehab assignment, manager Oliver Marmol said. The club’s thinking is that after his shoulder strengthens, he could soon appear in games there.
— John Denton (@JohnDenton555) August 6, 2025

Arenado’s Legacy Remains One of the Game’s Best

Arenado acknowledged that the shoulder has bothered him for much of the season, suggesting it may be a factor in his struggles. He initially resisted going on the IL, but the discomfort eventually became too much to play through.

Despite the down year, Arenado’s career remains incredible. Between his time with the Rockies and Cardinals, he’s earned eight All-Star selections, ten Gold Gloves—cementing his status as one of the best defensive third basemen ever—and five Silver Slugger awards.

Since joining St. Louis five seasons ago, he’s batting .266 with a .779 OPS, 116 home runs, and 415 RBIs, helping the team reach the postseason in 2021 and 2022.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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