The New York Yankees have had an eventful offseason following their loss of Juan Soto to the New York Mets, and they may be looking to add another All-Star to their roster after signing Cody Bellinger, Paul Goldschmidt, and Devin Williams. One player that has been generating buzz is Nolan Arenado, who has recently dropped hints about his future destination on social media, with his latest activity pointing toward a potential move to the Bronx.
Earlier this offseason, Arenado expressed interest in joining the Los Angeles Dodgers, and MLB insider John Denton reports that the Dodgers remain his top choice. However, Arenado’s recent actions on Instagram, such as liking fan comments suggesting he should join the Yankees and continue playing alongside Goldschmidt, have sparked speculation about his potential move to New York.
According to MLB.com’s John Denton, Mark Feinsand, and Bryan Hoch, the Yankees may be in a strong position to acquire Arenado, especially after securing Goldschmidt on a one-year deal earlier this week. This signing could increase Arenado’s willingness to waive his no-trade clause, as he may be eager to continue his partnership with Goldschmidt.
If the Yankees do trade for Arenado, they could shift Jazz Chisholm Jr. to second base, creating a starting infield that includes Arenado, Anthony Volpe, Chisholm, and Goldschmidt. Combined with the addition of Bellinger, this could effectively fill the void left by Soto’s departure.
Arenado, who signed an eight-year, $260 million extension with the Colorado Rockies before being traded to the St. Louis Cardinals, is an accomplished player. He is an eight-time All-Star, five-time Silver Slugger, 10-time Gold Glove winner, and six-time Platinum Glove winner. While he hit just 16 home runs in 2024, his OPS+ remained over 100, demonstrating that he continues to be a highly productive player, making him an enticing option for the Yankees.