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Cardinals Lock Down Wetherholt | St. Louis News
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- Jul 11, 2026
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- 88
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Summary
The St. Louis Cardinals just locked down their young star JJ Wetherholt with an eight-year, $112.5M contract (potentially up to $132M) — no options for either side. This bold move, coming at a discount compared to recent extensions for peers, signals a major rebuild around Wetherholt, who’s already playing at All-Star levels. With no opt-outs and a commitment that rivals Albert Pujols’ 2004 deal, the Cardinals are betting big on their future — and fans are already buzzing. 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/bd95b533c0b82b5c