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Wetherholt Locks In for 8 Years | St. Louis Cardinals News
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- Jul 11, 2026
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JJ Wetherholt just locked down an eight-year, $112.5M contract with the Cardinals—potentially worth up to $132M with incentives—and no team or player options, securing him as the team’s cornerstone for the long haul. This is the largest pre-arbitration extension the Cardinals have ever given, surpassing even Albert Pujols’ 2004 deal, and comes at a surprisingly competitive rate compared to other top young stars. It’s a bold, stabilizing move that signals a new era of investment and optimism for St. Louis baseball after years of rebuilding. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/965e21e46a024af6