Scouting Report: Nolan Arenado
Arizona Diamondbacks | 3B
Overall
Summary
Nolan Arenado is experiencing a career renaissance with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2026. Through 35 games, he has posted 6 home runs, 18 RBIs, and a .271 batting average with a .769 OPS - his best mark since 2023. He's already accumulated 1.2 WAR in 138 at-bats, surpassing his entire 2025 season total of 1.3 WAR. Arenado has implemented high-velocity batting drills to boost his performance and recently earned a rare day off after starting every game since April 10. He hit a solo home run in a recent loss to the Mets, breaking an 8-game RBI drought. The 35-year-old is making the Cardinals regret trading him to Arizona, demonstrating a significant bounce-back season in the desert.
Strengths
- Career renaissance at age 35
- Strong OPS of .769, best since 2023
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