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Orgo-Life the new way to the future Advertising by AdpathwayJJ Wetherholt is sticking around in St. Louis.
The Cardinals’ star rookie is in agreement on an eight-year, $112.5 million deal, The Post’s Jon Heyman reported.
The deal can reach a maximum value of $132 million.
Wetherholt, the No. 7 overall pick in 2024, is having a promising rookie year for the Cardinals.
The second baseman is slashing a .267/.362/.411 line with 13 home runs and 36 RBIs for a Cardinals team currently three games back of an NL wild-card spot.
He has also provided an impact in the field, as he’s recorded 16 outs above average.
JJ Wetherholt and the St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to terms on a massive extension. Getty ImagesThe news was first reported by ESPN, who added that the deal would buy out several years of free agency.
Wetherholt, 23, was considered an All-Star snub when the rosters for the Midsummer Classic were released last weekend.
The former West Virginia star has a WAR of 3.9 – tied for 12th-best in MLB.
He dominated in the minors last year as he hit a combined .306 with a .931 OPS in Double-A and Triple-A.
Wetherwolt has had a strong rookie season for the Cardinals. APWetherholt is not the only MLB rookie to receive a big payday this year.
Kevin McGonigle and the Tigers agreed on an eight-year, $150 million deal earlier this season.
Konnor Griffin was also rewarded with a nine-year, $140 million pact in April by the Pirates.
Wetherholt’s deal comes amid a red-hot July for the young player.
In nine games this month, he is hitting .314 and has a .857 OPS.
Wetherholt and the Cardinals will take on the Braves on Friday night.
















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