Back in December, news broke that the Cardinals and Astros agreed to a trade that would have sent All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado to Houston. Arenado used his no-trade rights to veto the deal and both sides moved on.

The Houston Astros have reportedly circled back to the idea of trying to acquire veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado from the St. Louis Cardinals. According to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, Brian McTaggart and John Denton,

Throughout the offseason, Nolan Arenado’s name repeatedly surfaced in trade speculation, with the Los Angeles Dodgers often mentioned as a potential landing spot. However, despite the rumors and even hints from Arenado himself,