Cardinals extend JJ Wetherholt for $112.5M
St. Louis locks up standout rookie JJ Wetherholt on a long-term deal worth $112.5 million, per reports.

The Cardinals have reportedly agreed to a $112.5 million contract extension with rookie JJ Wetherholt. Wetherholt is considered the frontrunner for the National League Rookie of the Year award. The deal secures the young player in St. Louis for the foreseeable future. The extension signals the organization's strong confidence in Wetherholt as a cornerstone piece.
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