JJ WETHERHOLT #26 - SECOND BASEMAN - ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
17  HR  •
51  RBI  •
.242  AVG 
#26 - SECOND BASEMAN - ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
17 HR
51 RBI
.242 AVG
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Cardinals' top 10 moments of 2026, No. 4: JJ Wetherholt follows up debut with walk off JJ had quite the introduction to St. Louis!
3 DAYS AGO • REDBIRDRANTS.COM
Cardinals' top 10 moments of 2026, No. 5: JJ Wetherholt's thunderous debut previews great rookie season It didn't take long for JJ Wetherholt to make his presence known!
3 DAYS AGO • REDBIRDRANTS.COM
Hard-luck numbers place JJ Wetherholt's first Cardinals season into perspective JJ Wetherholt was good in 2026. Like, really good.
OCTOBER 2 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM
Cardinals Just Saw History With JJ Wetherholt's Absurd Rookie Year The St. Louis Cardinals got a historic rookie campaign from the young infielder.
OCTOBER 1 • SI.COM
Cardinals Can't Afford to Make This Mistake with Riley O'Brien Despite what their 77-85 record would indicate, the St. Louis Cardinals had a lot of success stories in 2026. JJ Wetherholt burst onto the s...
SEPTEMBER 29 • SI.COM
Taking seat for finale Wetherholt is not in the lineup for Sunday's game in Milwaukee.
Impact Wetherholt will grab a seat for Sunday's regular-season finale while Cesar Prieto covers second base. Assuming he does not appear off the bench Sunday, Wetherholt will finish his rookie season with a .242/.339/.365 batting line, 17 home runs, 14 stolen bases and a 64:104 BB:K.
SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Three hits in win Wetherholt went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Pirates.
Impact Wetherholt provided the Cardinals with a steady presence at the plate, reaching base four times and scoring the first run of the game off of a Alec Burleson single. The rookie has gone 6-for-20 (.300) since being activated from the injured list (wrist) on September 16. He's closing out a productive rookie campaign with a .710 OPS, 17 home runs, 14 stolen bases and 51 RBI over 136 games and providing excellent defense at second base.
SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Liberatore pitches Cardinals to 5-1 victory that halts Pirates' 5-game winning streak

Matthew Liberatore ended an 11-start winless stretch and Alec Burleson got his major league-best 112th RBI as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1
SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

2026 MLB Rookie Of The Year Odds: McGonigle, Stewart Favored

Which young stars are favored to win AL and NL Rookies of the Year? See the odds.
SEPTEMBER 19 • FOX SPORTS
2026 MLB Rookie Of The Year Odds: McGonigle, Stewart Favored
How JJ Wetherholt's second base defense with Cardinals is even better than you think | Sporting News Wetherholt is a Gold Glove Award candidate for the Cardinals.
SEPTEMBER 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
JJ Wetherholt's NL Rookie of the Year Case vs. Sal Stewart Examined The St. Louis Cardinals rookie phenom has a little over a week to prove he should be the 2026 NL Rookie of the Year.
SEPTEMBER 17 • SI.COM
JJ Wetherholt's return gives the Cardinals rookie one last shot at major award As the 2026 season heads to an end for the St. Louis Cardinals, there is some positive news for the last 10 games of the season. After missi...
SEPTEMBER 16 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM
JJ Wetherholt's return coincides with obvious offseason preparation from Cardinals The prodigal son returns.
SEPTEMBER 16 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Cardinals activate rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt from injured list

St. Louis activated rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt from the 10-day injured list Wednesday morning before the Cardinals met the San Francisco Giants
SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press
Cards activate Wetherholt from IL; Strzelecki, Urías DFA'd The Cardinals activated second baseman JJ Wetherholt from the 10-day injured list before their finale against the Giants on Wednesday aftern...
SEPTEMBER 16 • MLB.COM
Activated from 10-day IL The Cardinals activated Wetherholt (wrist) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
Impact Wetherholt was scheduled to go through a full pregame workout Tuesday, and he came out of it with no concerns to clear the way for his return. The rookie infielder has been sidelined since late August with right wrist tendinitis.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Going through full workout Tuesday Wetherholt (wrist) will hit off a pitching machine Monday before going through a full pregame workout Tuesday, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Wetherholt is feeling better as he works his way back from right wrist tendinitis, and his next steps will be determined based on how he comes out of Tuesday's workout. The rookie infielder previously set a goal of returning during the Cardinals' final homestand of the season, which concludes Sunday. Wetherholt still has a chance to reach that goal, but more will be known about his timeline following Tuesday's workout.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals get promising JJ Wetherholt injury news before Giants series | Sporting News The Cardinals could get their second baseman back this season.
SEPTEMBER 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
What Is the Timeline on JJ Wetherholt's Return for Cardinals? The St. Louis Cardinals phenom is nearing his big return with the 2026 season winding down.
SEPTEMBER 13 • SI.COM
Cardinals Gold Glover on Thin Ice as JJ Wetherholt Nears Return The St. Louis Cardinals are going to have a decision to make when JJ Wetherholt returns.
SEPTEMBER 9 • SI.COM
What to do With Thomas Saggese After JJ Wetherholt Returns What should the St. Louis Cardinals do with Thomas Saggese now that Masyn Winn is back and JJ Wetherholt is on the way?
SEPTEMBER 9 • SI.COM
Great News for JJ Wetherholt, St. Louis Cardinals The St. Louis Cardinals could have the rookie phenom back in the near future.
SEPTEMBER 8 • SI.COM
Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt predicted to win MLB award, but not Rookie of the Year | Sporting News This award for Wetherholt should not be up for debate.
SEPTEMBER 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Aiming for return on homestand Wetherholt (wrist) took swings at Oracle Park on Monday and is aiming to be activated from the 10-day injured list during the Cardinals' upcoming homestand, Derrick Goold of the St...
Impact Wetherholt was shut down for three days after being administered an anti-inflammatory shot to combat right wrist tendinitis. He's since been cleared to ramp up baseball activities. The rookie infielder could be ready to return as soon as Friday when the Cardinals return home to host the White Sox, though it will depend on how Wetherholt's wrist responds.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals' Masyn Winn Injury Update Provides Good News Before Series Vs. Rockies St. Louis Cardinals star rookie JJ Wetherholt is still on the injured list due to a wrist ailment, but the team could be getting back his do...
SEPTEMBER 4 • SI.COM
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