THE Philadelphia Phillies are entering the offseason disappointed after a third straight playoff series showing where the team fell short in heartbreaking fashion.

This year was different in that the previous two years were ultimately an achievement with a World Series appearance and return to the NLCS, dominating the NLDS in four games at the hands of the division rival. New York Mets was a huge disappointment.

After having their best regular season since 2011, expectations were high for the Phillies. For much of the campaign, it felt like this was the year they were going to break through and bring a banner back to Philadelphia.

However, this was not to be the case and, as bats cool down when the lights are brightest, changes are expected to come this winter.

The team made headlines when it was reported the Phillies could look to move on from third baseman Alec Bohm this offseason after being benched in the playoffs.

If Philadelphia wanted to turn to the trade market rather than free agency to modernize since Bohm, St. Louis Cardinals Superstar Nolan Arenado, a 10-time Gold Glove winner, could be available as the team appears to be rebuilding.

Will Leitch of MLB.com Arenado’s statement to the Phillies could make a lot of sense.

“He could be an ideal fit for the Phillies, especially if, as rumor has it, they are willing to trade Alec Bohm,” Leitch wrote. “Arenado is not even that expensive, with three years and $74 million remaining on his contract (not including the portion the Rockies are paying). Do you plan to try to win a World Series in the next three seasons? Arenado can definitely help us.”

Simply put, Arenado is still one of the best in the game even though he will be 34 years old at the start of the 2025 season.

Still producing on both sides of the ball, Arenado adds another big bat to the lineup and brings one of the most elite defenses a team can get at the third base position.

What a package would look like for the veteran would be fascinating to see, and Dave Dombrowski has never hesitated when it comes to making blockbuster deals.

Keep an eye on the Arenado market this winter as the Cardinals begin to shed salary.