# Cardinals Lock Up Wetherholt for 125M | St. Louis Cardinals News

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Published: 2026-07-11T01:31:21+00:00
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The Cardinals just handed rookie phenom JJ Wetherholt an eight-year, $112.5M contract (potentially $132M with incentives) — a bold move that locks in a 23-year-old MVP-caliber spark plug who’s already smashed 13 homers and driven in 36 runs. With a .300+ July and a 3.9 WAR, Wetherholt’s breakout season mirrors a baseball trend: teams are betting big on young stars early. His minor league dominance last year foreshadowed this moment, and now, with the Cardinals three games from a wild-card spot, he’s poised to anchor their future — and fans are already wondering if he’s the next All-Star. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/baf3f9a176c6b360

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