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flag JJ Wetherholt made the Cardinals' 2026 Opening Day roster after a strong season and spring performance.

flag JJ Wetherholt has secured a spot on the St. Louis Cardinals’ 2026 Opening Day roster, the team confirmed. flag The seventh overall pick in the 2024 draft, Wetherholt posted a .306/.421/.510 line in Double-A and Triple-A last season, with 23 steals and a 154 wRC+. flag His strong spring performance, including two home runs and a 115 wRC+, helped earn him the second base role despite a crowded infield. flag The move supports the Cardinals’ rebuilding efforts, with roster space created through offseason trades. flag Wetherholt’s inclusion keeps the team eligible for a potential Prospect Promotion Incentive. flag Outfielder Thairo Estrada was released, while Nelson Velázquez was sent to Triple-A Memphis. flag Nootbaar starts on the injured list, and Dobbins remains rehabbing from a torn ACL.

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