Overview
- The Cardinals finalized an eight-year contract worth $112.5 million that begins next season and keeps Wetherholt under club control through 2034.
- The agreement includes a $2 million signing bonus payable Nov. 15 and a $2 million assignment bonus if he is traded.
- Base salaries are set yearly from $2.5 million next season up to $25 million in 2034, with specific amounts disclosed for each season.
- Up to $20 million in performance escalators are available based on MVP voting finishes and All-Star selections, with escalators eligible to start affecting pay in 2031.
- The extension reflects the Cardinals’ strategy of locking up breakout prospects early by guaranteeing pay now and shifting upside into later, award-linked incentives.