Cardinals extend JJ Wetherholt with $112.5 million contract

The St. Louis Cardinals have signed second baseman JJ Wetherholt to an eight-year contract extension worth $112.5 million, according to various reports. The extension, which has the potential to increase to $132 million based on performance incentives, marks Wetherholt as the Cardinals' highest-paid player. The deal does not include any options and is the team's richest since Paul Goldschmidt's in 2019. Wetherholt, a leading candidate for National League Rookie of the Year, is currently batting.267 with 13 home runs and nine stolen bases this season. His rookie campaign has seen him lead all rookies in runs scored, tied with Kevin McGonigle, and excel defensively with 12 Defensive Runs Saved.

• 8:48 PMYahoo Sports — Star Rookie Reportedly Signs Massive 8-Year, $112.5 Million Extension