<p>Alarm bells went off in the offices of the <strong>Houston Astros</strong> when <strong>Nolan Arenado</strong> blocked the trade that would have sent him from the St. Louis Cardinals to <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-espada">Joe Espada</a></strong>‘s team. However, with the bad news behind him, a big <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb">MLB</a></strong> name will be joining the Stros.</p>



<p>It was just hours after <strong>Arenado activated his no-trade clause to avoid going to Houston. </strong>Far from seeing it as a problem, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-astros">Astros</a> moved quickly to bring in a player who will solidify their infield.</p>



<p>According to <em>The Athletic</em>, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nolan-arenado">Arenado</a> turned down Joe Espada’s Astros <strong>because he didn’t want to make the decision to change teams so early in the offseason. </strong>The truth is, Houston needs players who won’t hesitate to go out and improve the roster.</p>



<h2>Who is the player joining the Houston Astros?</h2>



<p>The Astros’ new blockbuster addition for the upcoming MLB season <strong>is none other than free agent Christian Walker</strong>, who has agreed to a three-year, $60 million contract with Houston, according to <em>USA Today</em>. Though he may not be a breakout star like Arenado, Espada will be happy to add some depth in the offseason.</p>



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<h2>What position will Walker play for the Astros?</h2>



<p>The addition of the 33-year-old Walker is a valuable alternative to the frustrating trade for Arenado. <strong>The former Arizona Diamondbacks player is expected to play first base, with Isaac Paredes at third.</strong> At the same time, there was speculation that Ken Rosenthal would return, but that does not appear to be a possibility at this point.</p>


        

        

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<h2>The career of Christian Walker, the new addition to the Astros</h2>



<p>Joe Espada adds a key piece to his team with the arrival of Walker. The veteran first baseman comes to Houston after spending eight seasons with the D-Backs, a team he joined after a brief stint playing for the Baltimore Orioles. <strong>Walker is a three-time Gold Glove winner.</strong></p>

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<p>The winter market is in constant motion for <strong>MLB</strong> teams and the <strong>St. Louis Cardinals</strong> want to strengthen their roster. For that reason, they have already prepared an offer to acquire a foreign star to be the new teammate of key player <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nolan-arenado">Nolan Arenado</a></strong> in the upcoming season.</p>



<p>The offseason is expected to be a busy one for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/st-louis-cardinals">Cardinals</a>. Consider that for a star to join the St. Louis team to go along with Arenado, the veteran third baseman should not be traded in this passing market window.</p>



<p>It seems difficult as the Cardinals have given the green light for Arenado to leave for another team. Therefore, <strong>it is unlikely that the 10-time Gold Glove winner will be able to welcome a new star to St. Louis by cracking the market</strong>, but there is always a chance as the 33-year-old outfielder is still with the team for the time being.</p>



<h2>Japanese star who could join the Cardinals</h2>



<p>The Japanese star who could be Nolan Arenado’s new Cardinals teammate is none other than Roki Sakaki. <strong><em>“We’re going to make a proposal,”</em></strong> Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak said Tuesday. The information was provided by expert Derrick Goold on his X (formerly Twitter) account.</p>



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<p>Sasaki is considered an elite international player, and his contract will not exceed $7 million, an amount that is attainable by several teams seeking his services. <strong>The 23-year-old Japanese pitcher was posted</strong> <strong>for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb">MLB</a> free agency by the Chiba Lotte Marines on Monday</strong>, opening a 45-day window to land the Asian superstar. St. Louis, with or without Arenado, will make an effort to land him.</p>


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<h2>How has Sasaki played in the Japanese league?</h2>



<p>Sasaki has spent four seasons with the Marines in the NPB, Japan’s elite baseball league. <strong>In the 2024 campaign, he posted a 10-5 record with a 2.35 ERA.</strong> At his young age, but with enough experience to make a leap in his career, his name is emerging as one of the potential stars of the MLB.</p>



<h2>When will Sasaki decide which MLB team to join?</h2>



<p>According to multiple reports, <strong>Sasaki and his agent, Joel Wolfe, will begin meeting formally with MLB teams next week, near the end of the year.</strong> A final decision, which could include the Cardinals as his next destination, is expected to be made during the so-called “dark” signing period between January 15-23.</p>

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<p><strong>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-postseason-schedule-2022-major-league-baseball-playoff-dates-released-20220815-0017.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Major League Baseball</a> season </strong>is reaching its breaking point. It’s time to see whether the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/dodgers-injury-news-who-will-replace-walker-buehler-20220816-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Dodgers</a> </strong>will honor their condition as favorites or if another team like the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/will-austin-riley-be-the-highest-paid-third-baseman-in-mlb-if-he-signs-a-212m-contract-20220802-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Atlanta Braves</a> </strong>will shock the world again.</p>
<p>Whatever the case, most experts predict that the <strong>World Series champion </strong>will come out of the National League again. That’s not much of a surprise, considering NL teams have won the Commissioner’s Trophy three years in a row.</p>
<p>So, that means that some of the best players are thriving in the NL right now. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the only three players that could actually take home the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-news-sandy-alcantara-and-leading-candidates-for-nl-cy-young-20220901-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">National League</a> MVP award.</strong></p>
<h2>MLB News: Leading Candidates For National League MVP</h2>
<h3>3. Freddie Freeman</h3>
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<p><strong>Freddie Freeman</strong> sure feels right at home with the <strong>Los Angeles Dodgers.</strong> His first season away from the Braves has been one of the best of his career, and he’s been the most consistent player on the best team in baseball.</p>
<p>Freeman continues to be ageless and has already earned the love and respect of the Dodgers’ fanbase. He’s slashing <strong>.324/.395/.510 with 17 homers, 84 RBIs, 11 stolen bases,</strong> and is leading the league in hits (170) and doubles (43).</p>
<h3>2. Nolan Arenado</h3>
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<p>Some claimed that <strong>Nolan Arenado </strong>wouldn’t be able to sustain his offensive production away from Coors Field. Needless to say, they were far off, as he’s been a stud for the <strong>St. Louis Cardinals</strong> this season.</p>
<p>Arenado is one of the most spectacular fielders in the league and a walking highlight reel on defense. But his offense has been even better this year, slashing .<strong>301/.365/.558 with 28 dingers, 89 RBIs, and 4 swiped bags.</strong></p>
<h3>1. Paul Goldschmidt</h3>
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<p>But as great as those two guys have been, no player in the National League has been as impressive as <strong>Paul Goldschmidt </strong>this season. He and Arenado are the sole reasons why the <strong>St. Louis Cardinals </strong>will make the playoffs this year.</p>
<p>Goldschmidt is turning back the clock and having one of the best seasons of his career, which is a lot to say. Thus far, he’s slashed .328/.416/.613 with 34 homers, 107 RBIs, and 6 stolen bases, all while<strong> leading the league in RBIs, AVG, OBP, SLG, OPS, OPS+, and total bases.</strong></p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-postseason-schedule-2022-major-league-baseball-playoff-dates-released-20220815-0017.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Major League Baseball</a> is full <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-shohei-ohtani-and-the-japenese-players-with-the-most-career-home-runs-20220810-0015.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">of stars</a>,</strong> but just a handful of them could truly be <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/fernando-tatis-jr-contract-details-about-his-deal-with-the-san-diego-padres-20220812-0036.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">considered superstars.</a> </strong>That’s why they have so many perks on their contracts, including opt-outs to <strong>become free agents.</strong></p>
<p>MLB’s <strong>free agency frenzy i</strong>s always exciting. All major transactions are on hold while some of the best players choose their next destinations, and there’s always someone willing to one-up or outbid their current team.</p>
<p>With that in mind, some of the best players in the game could try and opt out of their current deals to<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-news-padres-juan-soto-and-the-biggest-winners-from-the-trade-deadline-20220803-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong> get paid even more </strong></a>in the future. Here, we’re going to let you know the three best players that <strong>might do that next season.</strong></p>
<h2>MLB News: 3 Superstars That Could Become Free Agents</h2>
<h3>3. Carlos Correa</h3>
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<p><strong>Carlos Correa </strong>was rumored to join the<strong> New York Yankees </strong>and<strong> Detroit Tigers </strong>before joining the <strong>Minnesota Twins</strong>. Still, he’s been tangled in rumors of an opt-out since the start of the season, and that hasn’tchanged the slightest.</p>
<p>The Twins have been better than expected and are still in the<strong> Wild Card race.</strong> They could even wind up winning their division. But if they go through another of their late-season meltdowns, then expect him to leave.</p>
<h3>2. Nolan Arenado</h3>
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<p><strong>Nolan Arenado</strong> should be at the top of the National League MVP race this season. He’s been as spectcular as always on defense, and is having one of the best offensive years of his career, even away from Coors Field.</p>
<p>The<strong> St. Louis Cardinals</strong> are trying to go all-in this season, as they’re not getting any younger. So, depending on how their offseason goes, the former<strong> Colorado Rockies</strong> superstar could pursue a new path.</p>
<h3>1. Jacob deGrom</h3>
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<p><strong>Jacob deGrom</strong> has already made it clear that he plans to opt out of his contract with the <strong>New York Mets. </strong>He’s the best pitcher in the game by a long stretch and should be paid as such once he becomes a free agent.</p>
<p>While deGrom has never hinted at leaving the Mets, the <strong>Atlanta Braves</strong> are reportedly ready to make him an offer he can’t refuse. deGrom is a spectacular player, and only injury could prevent him from getting a massive paycheck.</p>

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<p>It’s pretty clear that the<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-dodgers-t110773" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-dodgers-t110773" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Los Angeles Dodgers</strong></a> were already one of the biggest powerhouses in <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/mlb-t48464" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Major League Baseball</a> </strong>even before they acquired <strong>Mookie Betts and David Price, </strong>and they honored that condition by winning the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/mlb/mlb-all-time-world-series-champions-by-year-20200724-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>World Series</strong></a> this year.</p>
<p>And now that they feature such a revamped pitching rotation and that much offensive firepower, the defending champions could look to strengthen their roster even more by adding yet another star.</p>
<p>At least, that’s what<strong> Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic</strong> thinks is bound to happen, as he reported that the Dodgers could land disgruntled star <strong>Nolan Arenado </strong>and <strong>Trevor Story</strong> from the <strong>Colorado Rockies</strong>in return for <strong>Corey Seager </strong>and future compensation.</p>
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<p><em>“Imagine this: The Dodgers reacting to a potential loss of free-agent third baseman Justin Turner and a return of infielder DJ LeMahieu to the Yankees by signing catcher J.T. Realmuto and moving Will Smith to third base. Or imagine this:<strong> The Dodgers acquiring both third baseman Nolan Arenado and shortstop Trevor Story from the Rockies, clearing the shortstop position by sending World Series MVP Corey Seager to Colorado or someplace else,</strong>” </em>Rosenthal said.</p>
<p>Moreover, <strong>Rockies insider Nick Groke </strong><strong>a</strong>lso hinted at that possibility, claiming the team should be pretty worried about simply looking their superstar infielder for nothing if they don’t act quickly:</p>
<p>“<strong>The Dodgers are in a perfect position</strong>. They can wait to see if [GM Jeff] Bridich becomes desperate. And if not, then whatever. The Rockies, on the other hand, are in a tough spot. They should be worried,” he wrote.</p>
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<p>It’s clear that Arenado has already outgrown the Colorado Rockies and he’s looking to win a ring now that he’s in his prime. Colorado won’t be able to compete at a high level without him, but it’s not like the front office is trying to do anything<strong> to become a contender </strong>in the foreseeable future either.</p>
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