The St. Louis Cardinals might not have predicted that it would be so challenging to trade superstar third baseman Nolan Arenado before heading into the offseason.

The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes have reached a conclusion, with the coveted right-hander opting to join the Dodgers, according to a post on Sasaki's Instagram page. The Padres and Blue Jays were the other reported finalists in the mix for the 23-year-old.

Nolan Arenado, amid trade rumors, remains focused on his Spring Training, sharing a 'Progress' message on Instagram. MLB Insider Ethan Hyatt suggests the San Diego Padres as a suitable team for Arenado,

With the MLB season approaching fast, here are the latest rumors surrounding some of MLB's biggest free agents and trade targets.

Once the Alex Bregman and Rōki Sasaki sweepstakes both ... so the Friars would likely accept a deal for Nolan with grace." Landing in San Diego would allow Arenado an opportunity to play for ...

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Cardinals still set on moving Arenado; Sasaki’s timeline; Happy birthday to Max Fried.

Now that Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki is officially off the market after signing with the LA Dodgers, Alex Bregman remains the best free agent available on the market. The Boston Red Sox continue to be interested in the 30-year-old All-Star but their chances of landing him appear to be dwindling.

Cardinals GM John Mozeliak reaffirmed his desire to trade Nolan Arenado this offseason, calling it the number one priority on Saturday.

John Mozeliak spoke to media members for nearly half an hour Saturday during the Cardinals' annual Winter Warm-Up event, addressing the team's offseason and future in depth.