The Astros are out on Nolan Arenado trade talks as his declining stats, contract, and no-trade clause block another Houston pursuit.

During the offseason, the Astros and Cardinals agreed to a deal that would bring Arenado, the 10-time Gold Glove and six-time Platinum Glove winner, to Houston. But, using his no-trade clause, Arenado vetoed the deal.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/astros as Astros Reportedly Will Not Pursue Cardinals Star Nolan Arenado Again at Deadline. The Houston Astros are facing an interesting conundrum at the upcoming trade deadline this week.