Cardinals Enter 2026 Draft With 6 Top-86 Picks and Elite Bonus Pool
St. Louis owns picks 13, 32, 50, 68, 72, and 86, bolstered by comp picks gained in the Brendan Donovan trade.
The 2026 MLB Draft begins today and the Cardinals are among the most active teams on day one, holding six selections in the top 86. Their large bonus pool — ranked fifth overall at roughly $16M+ — was boosted by compensation picks acquired in the Brendan Donovan trade. Last year St. Louis added pitchers Liam Doyle and Tanner Franklin plus prep and college bats. The organization is focused on continuing to build one of baseball's deeper farm systems.
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Zimmermann Elects Free Agency After Cardinals Outright
The lefty reliever cleared waivers after a DFA and chose free agency over a Triple-A assignment with St. Louis.
Cardinals Lock Up JJ Wetherholt on Eight-Year Deal
St. Louis secured a long-term commitment from top prospect JJ Wetherholt with an eight-year extension.
Wetherholt Locks In 8-Year Deal With Cardinals
The Cardinals rookie second baseman agreed to a long-term extension worth $112.5M guaranteed, keeping him in St. Louis through the 2034 season.
Wetherholt Locks In 8-Year Deal With Cardinals
The Cardinals rookie second baseman agreed to a long-term extension worth $112.5M guaranteed, keeping him in St. Louis through the 2034 season.
Jordan Walker Wins 2026 Home Run Derby
The Cardinals outfielder edged hometown favorite Kyle Schwarber in the final round at Citizens Bank Park under a cascade of boos.
Madris Departs Cardinals Organization for KBO Deal
The 30-year-old outfielder was released from Triple-A Memphis to pursue a contract with South Korea's SSG Landers.