Arenado to stay with Cardinals

All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado will not exercise the opt-out clause in his contract with the Cardinals, keeping him in St. Louis through the end of the 2027 season, a person familiar with his decision told the Associated Press on Saturday.

Arenado, 31, had until five days after the World Series to decide whether to opt out of the remaining five years and $144 million on his deal.