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Yordan Alvarez LF,DH - HOU | Nolan Arenado 3B - STL |
| News | |
| | Yordan Alvarez went 0-for-4 in loss to the Giants with two strikeouts.
Joel E. Ruffin Jr.
Wed, Apr 2nd | Nolan Arenado went 2-for-4 in the win over the Twins with a home run, one RBI, and one run scored.
Joel E. Ruffin Jr.
Fri, Mar 28th |
| | Manager Joe Espada confirmed Monday that Yordan Alvarez will start the season batting third in the lineup.
Nicholas Rodriguez
Tue, Mar 25th | There is "no traction" in trade talks between the Cardinals and Astros around Nolan Arenado.
Ari Koslow
Sun, Feb 23rd |
| | Yordan Alvarez is back in the Astros lineup on Wednesday.
Ari Koslow
Wed, Mar 19th | The Astros are reportedly rekindling trade talks for Nolan Arenado, who might now be inclined to waive his no-trade clause for Houston.
Ari Koslow
Sat, Feb 22nd |
| | Yordan Alvarez was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with a sore right thumb.
Ari Koslow
Tue, Mar 18th | Cardinals President of Business Operations John Mozeliak said that the odds are greater now that Nolan Arenado is the opening day third baseman in St. Louis than traded.
Ari Koslow
Thu, Feb 13th |
| | Yordan Alvarez will rarely play left field for the Astros this season, with the team opting to preserve his health, per club updates.
Bruno Mulé
Fri, Mar 14th | Nolan Arenado is expected to report to spring training with the Cardinals.
Ari Koslow
Wed, Feb 12th |
| Notes | |
| | Yordan Alvarez set a career-high by playing in 147 games this season. He showcased his power with 35 home runs, complemented by 88 runs scored, 86 RBIs, and a career-best six stolen bases. Alvarez posted an impressive .308/.392/.567 slash line, ranking within the Top 7 across several key offensive categories in all of baseball. While his walk rate dipped from 13.9% to 10.9%, his strikeout rate also improved, reflecting a continued ability to make selective, quality swings. Although stolen bases won't be a significant part of his game, Alvarez remains a reliable contributor in four key categories, cementing his status as a strong first-round option heading into 2025.
Kelly Kirby - FantasyPros | Nolan Arenado experienced a decline in his offensive production during the 2024 season, hitting 16 home runs, driving in 71 runs, and scoring 70 times over 152 games. His .272/.325/.394 slash line marked a downturn from his career averages, with his slugging percentage notably dropping below .400 for the first time since his rookie year. Advanced metrics further highlighted this regression; his average exit velocity decreased to 86.3 mph, and his barrel rate plummeted to 3.2%, both career lows. Projections suggest a modest rebound, with anticipated improvements in home runs and RBIs. However, at 34 years old, Arenado's age and recent performance trends may temper expectations, making him a more cautious consideration for fantasy rosters.
Kelly Kirby - FantasyPros |
