St. Louis Cardinals extend JJ Wetherholt

 

The St. Louis Cardinals have re-signed second baseman JJ Wetherholt to an eight-year contract extension, worth $112.5 million. The contract includes $19.5 million in performance bonuses. From the performance bonuses, the contract could end up being worth $132 million. 

Wetherholt, 23, is currently hitting .267 with 57 runs, 91 hits, 10 doubles, 13 home runs, 36 RBI's, 9 stolen bases, and 38 walks in 2026. 

Overall, Wetherholt is currently in his 1st MLB season. 

Wetherholt has developed himself into one of the top rookies this season in the MLB. It's great to see the Chaim Bloom reward Wetherholt with a long-term contract extension. Could the Cardinals extend first baseman Alec Burleson or right fielder Jordan Walker next?