Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado may make a major career change for the team ahead of next season. Arenado, a 10-time Gold Glover third baseman, has never played another position on the baseball diamond aside from his customary 3B.…
The Arizona Diamondbacks are considering moving 10-time Gold Glove third baseman Nolan Arenado across the diamond to first base for the 2027 season. Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen revealed the potential positional shift, noting that Arenado is open to participating in winter ball to prepare for the switch. The 35-year-old veteran has never played a defensive position other than third base across his 1,876 career MLB games in the field.
According to Hazen, the transition is intended to reduce physical wear and tear on Arenado's body while providing Arizona greater roster flexibility in free agency. Arenado completed a strong first season with Arizona after arriving from the St. Louis Cardinals, posting 30 home runs, a .255 batting average, and an .806 OPS.
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