Cardinals Lock Down Wetherholt for 9 Years | St. Louis News

The St. Louis Cardinals just locked down their young phenom JJ Wetherholt with a jaw-dropping nine-year, $112.5M contract—just 87 games into his rookie season. Drafted in the 7th round in 2024, Wetherholt’s already smashing stats (.267 AVG, 13 HR, 36 RBI) and stealing bases, earning him the highest-paid spot on the roster. This deal, the biggest since Goldschmidt’s 2019 extension, signals a bold rebuild ahead of schedule. With Wetherholt and Jordan Walker leading the charge, the Cardinals are surging into playoff contention—and smartly avoiding big trades. This isn’t just a win for the team; it’s a statement that their future is bright, built on young stars. 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/79b637005daaa2c5