Machado is on track, but he has to age well. He needs several more high quality seasons to really meet the general thresholds.
Arenado's 3 HR titles and the first half of his career may be viewed with skepticism as a Rockie. How much remains to be seen, it was basically ignored for Larry Walker but has been held against Todd Helton, though his trajectory is improving rapidly now as the ballot shrinks. 3-4 more good years with St. Louis probably gets him queued.
Cole is on track but also has to age well, even with greatly reduced standards to reflect that Pitchers are no longer expected to play much.
None of these guys have accomplished enough to be elected solely for their peak. All need a few more years.
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