The St. Louis Cardinals have reached an agreement on an eight-year contract extension with rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt. The deal is reportedly worth $112.5 million, with performance bonuses that could increase the total value to $132 million.
Wetherholt’s Impressive Start
Wetherholt, 23, has made a significant impact in his first two years with the Cardinals. He was the team’s first-round selection in the 2024 draft and has quickly become a key player. This season, he has hit 13 home runs, the most by a rookie second baseman in franchise history, and has 36 RBIs with a .267 average in 87 games.
Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom praised Wetherholt, saying, “JJ has impressed in every aspect since joining the Cardinals two years ago. He is a dynamic player who produces in every facet of the game, and a true professional who is consistent, prepared, and hard-working. Equally as important, he’s a great teammate who wants to win, and he represents the organization with class both at the field and away from it.”
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
