Cardinals' Future Stars Emerge | St. Louis Cardinals News

The Cardinals are building for 2026, turning this season into a development year to identify their true future stars. JJ Wetherholt has soared beyond rookie expectations, earning awards and a long-term deal, while Jordan Walker, just 24, is proving himself a lethal offensive force. Alec Burleson and Masyn Winn round out the emerging core, but not everyone’s staying — Liberatore’s ERA woes, Gorman’s inconsistent offense, and Crooks’ low batting average signal tough decisions ahead. 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/40bbcfcce28e2b65