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JJ Wetherholt's poise and demeanor are even more impressive than his Cardinals debut JJ Wetherholt is the real deal.

MARCH 27 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

5 takeaways from Cardinals' thrilling Opening Day win Thursday’s Opening Day at Busch Stadium had all the usual pomp and circumstance (and Hall of Famers) that Cardinals fans have gotten accusto...

MARCH 27 • MLB.COM

Goes deep in major-league debut Wetherholt went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 9-7 win over the Rays.

Impact The top prospect made an immediate splash in major-league debut, taking Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen deep in the third inning. After making St. Louis' Opening Day roster this spring, Wetherholt appears to be set up in a favorable lineup spot right away after batting leadoff Thursday, which should aid his run-scoring potential going forward.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

JJ Wetherholt makes Opening Day worth the cost with first career blast The Cardinals' top prospect arrived in grand fashion.

MARCH 26 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Batting leadoff in MLB debut Wetherholt will start at second base and bat leadoff in Thursday's opener versus the Rays.

Impact The Cardinals will not ease Wetherholt into his major-league debut, putting him atop their batting order. The team's other potential option in the leadoff spot, Masyn Winn, will hit cleanup. Wetherholt earned a spot on St. Louis' Opening Day roster by collecting a .386 on-base percentage with two home runs and two stolen bases during Grapefruit League action.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

A historic MLB debut on Opening Day for JJ Wetherholt with Cardinals | Sporting News The kid has arrived in the majors.

MARCH 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Officially added to 40-man roster The Cardinals selected Wetherholt's contract from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.

Impact St. Louis freed up a spot on the 40-man roster for their top prospect by placing outfielder Lars Nootbaar (heels) on the 60-day injured list. Following a dazzling 2025 campaign that included stops at Memphis and Double-A Springfield, Wetherholt continued to impress throughout spring training, posting a .386 on-base percentage in the Grapefruit League while contributing two home runs and two stolen bases. He's projected to serve as the Cardinals' everyday second baseman and is expected to bat leadoff in Thursday's season opener versus Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Here's how MLB's No. 5 prospect will immediately impact Cardinals' lineup JJ Wetherholt has been taking Major League-quality at-bats for some time. He might as well be taking them at the game’s actual top level. On...

MARCH 25 • MLB.COM

Where every Top 100 prospect is expected to start the season Kevin McGonigle (MLB No. 2), JJ Wetherholt (MLB No. 5) and Carson Benge (MLB No. 16) will open the 2026 season as Major Leaguers, along with...

MARCH 25 • MLB.COM

Predicting Cardinals' official corresponding roster move for JJ Wetherholt's arrival There seem to be three options for the Cardinals to consider here, but which route will they take?

MARCH 24 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Likely to bat leadoff Opening Day Wetherholt is likely to bat leadoff on Opening Day against the Rays, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Wetherholt not only won the Cardinals' second-base job, but the top prospect is also in line to receive the team's first at-bat of the season against right-hander Drew Rasmussen. The left-handed-hitting Wetherholt could hit lower in the order versus southpaws, with Masyn Winn a candidate for the leadoff spot those days. Wetherholt finished Grapefruit League play with a .386 on-base percentage thanks in large part to a 9:7 BB:K, and he added two home runs and two stolen bases.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

JJ Wetherholt is 37th player in Cardinals history to pick this unusual jersey number | Sporting News The kid has arrived in the show.

MARCH 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Predicting when Carlos Lagrange and other spring training snubs will make their MLB debuts While top prospects Carson Benge and JJ Wetherholt are primed to make their MLB debuts in the coming days, other top prospects who impressed...

MARCH 24 • FANSIDED.COM

Top Cardinals prospect JJ Wetherholt makes opening day roster

JJ Wetherholt is heading to the majors

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Cardinals officially announce JJ Wetherholt's Opening Day status | Sporting News A young squad will open Thursday at home. Will JJ be on the roster?

MARCH 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Makes Opening Day roster Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom said Monday that Wetherholt will be on the team's Opening Day roster, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact The Cardinals cleared a path for Wetherholt to be their Opening Day second baseman, and he's now officially won the gig after posting a .780 OPS with two home runs, two stolen bases and a 9:7 BB:K during Grapefruit League action. Wetherholt could even open the year in the leadoff spot, as he's seen lots of reps at the top of the batting order this spring.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Konnor Griffin, Kevin McGonigle, JJ Wetherholt, Colt Emerson roster decisions have MLB top prospects in unprecedented place | Sporting News This feels like a totally new space to be in.

MARCH 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Is JJ Wetherholt on the Opening Day roster? Cardinals' top prospect makes MLB case at shortstop | Sporting News The kid certainly seems ready.

MARCH 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Nationals' 18-Year-Old Blows 101 MPH Heater by Cardinals' Top Prospect JJ Wetherholt The St. Louis Cardinals' top prospect, infielder JJ Wetherholt, has been a must-watch player in spring training this year. But one of the Wa...

MARCH 20 • SI.COM

Wetherholt makes Opening Day case with strong Spring Breakout performance JUPITER, Fla. -- JJ Wetherholt is the Cardinals’ No. 1 prospect and No. 5 overall per MLB Pipeline, and he's lived up to the billing during...

MARCH 19 • MLB.COM

101 mph (from an 18-year-old!) blows away MLB's No. 5 prospect - and his helmet JUPITER, Fla. – There was a breeze at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on Thursday, but it was generated by the speed of 18-year-old Miguel Sime...

MARCH 19 • MLB.COM

Konnor Griffin, Trey Yesavage and JJ Wetherholt among MLB's most intriguing rookies

Konnor Griffin, Trey Yesavage and JJ Wetherholt are among the majors' most intriguing rookies going into this season

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Masyn Winn Offensive Projections Would Be Cardinals Dream Much has been said about St. Louis Cardinals infielder JJ Wetherholt, but he's not the only guy who could have a big season ahead. The Cardi...

MARCH 16 • SI.COM

Kolten Wong gives JJ Wetherholt his stamp of approval after visiting Cardinals camp If the former Gold Glover is liking what he sees, Cardinals fans should get excited.

MARCH 13 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Deadspin | Spring training roundup: Cards prospect JJ Wetherholt fuels win Deadspin | Spring training roundup: Cards prospect JJ Wetherholt fuels win

MARCH 9 • DEADSPIN.COM

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