The former Met began the final year of his contract in St. Louis with two scoreless innings and a brief look at a new cutter and curve.

St. Louis Cardinals' Jordan Walker doubles during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff

The Cardinals received three runs on a home run from designated hitter Luken Baker in their 7-4 Grapefruit League win over the New York Mets on Monday at Roger Dean

Arenado's preferred list of trade destinations included the Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets. While New York has shown a willingness to be aggressive,

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- New York Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino celebrates after striking out St. Louis Cardinals' Alec Burleson to end a baseball game Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in St. Louis.

Nolan Arenado and Starling Marte are in similar situations during spring training. However, the Mets outfielder has chosen a different approach than the Cardinals star regarding trade rumors.

The former Met began the final year of his contract in St. Louis with two scoreless innings and a brief look at a new cutter and curve.

St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Koperniak, right, is safe at second for a stolen base as the throw gets past New York Mets shortstop Yonny Hernández during the first inning of

The New York Mets face a challenge with Sean Manaea sidelined due to an oblique injury just before the 2025 MLB season. They may turn to former pitcher Jose Quintana, who has a strong postseason record and familiarity with the team.

The New York Mets made several key signings to bolster their rotation this offseason. One starter, Frankie Montas, has already gone down with a lat injury. But that wasn't the end of the Mets' issues with injuries. The hits keep on coming, and on Monday, it was revealed that yet another starter would miss some time.

After 25-year-old third baseman Mark Vientos posted 135 OPS+ in his second full MLB season for New York, the Mets never made much sense for Arenado. This became even more unlikely when New York re-signed slugging first baseman Pete Alonso, removing the possibility of Vientos sliding to first and opening up third for Arenado.