The Yankees could use a third baseman, and the Cardinals are attempting to offload a proven if perhaps fading one. Among the fallback plans Brian Cashman & Co. can adopt after their Juan Soto chase ended in disappointment is targeting Nolan Arenado,

Arenado, who has a full no-trade clause in his contract, reportedly would approve a deal to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels, San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets or Boston Red Sox, a source told John Denton of MLB.com.