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Nolan Arenado appears to be the X-factor in how the St. Louis Cardinals address their future. The Boston Red Sox suddenly play a leading role in that puzzle.<\/p>\n

Arenado swirled in Red Sox trade rumors dating back to the Winter Meetings. He originally listed Boston as one of six teams he would accept a trade to. He now moved the team to his \u201cpreferred destination\u201d in a potential deal. His market appears to be dwindling, could Arenado\u2019s movement now be Red Sox or bust?<\/p>\n

The Athletic\u2019s Katie Woo outlined that scenario for a potential transaction between the ballclubs.<\/p>\n

\u201cMultiple league sources indicate the Red Sox represent Arenado\u2019s last chance to get dealt before the 2025 season,\u201d Woo wrote Tuesday. \u201cIf Boston misses on (Alex) Bregman, it could pivot to trading for Arenado. \u2026 (Arenado is willing to switch positions, he remains the stronger third baseman of the two). It is unclear if that is a scenario the Red Sox would consider. It is also unclear if Boston would be willing to take on most of Arenado\u2019s salary.\u201d<\/p>\n

If Boston clinches a deal for Arenado, they have several scenarios to consider to refigure an upgraded infield. The right-handed bat would go to great lengths to stretch expectations for the 2025 season.<\/p>\n

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