The Houston Astros seemed close to getting third baseman Nolan Arenado in a trade from the Cardinals in December, but he reportedly nixed the trade. Months later, Joe Espada was asked if he ever talked to Arenado prior to him nixing the trade.

The Astros have reportedly restarted negotiations with the Cardinals after they fell apart earlier this winter

According to league sources, the Astros circled back with the Cardinals after Alex Bregman signed with the Red Sox.