JJ Wetherholt
2B/SS STL
Fri 4/3/26 9:49 AM

Wetherholt is absent from the lineup for Friday's game in Detroit.
EDGE Analysis
Left-hander Framber Valdez is taking the mound for the Tigers, so it's a sensible spot to give the lefty-swinging Wetherholt his first day off. Thomas Saggese will cover second base for the Cardinals.

JJ Wetherholt
2B/SS STL
Sat 3/28/26 7:21 PM

Wetherholt went 2-for-5 with a run scored, two RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
With one out and runners on second and third in the 10th inning, Wetherholt walked it off by hooking a grounder into right field. The 23-year-old second baseman has made an impact in two straight games to begin his MLB career after homering in his debut Thursday, and while he also committed a throwing error Saturday, he has otherwise quickly established his credentials as an early favorite to win NL Rookie of the year.

JJ Wetherholt
2B/SS STL
Fri 3/27/26 12:07 AM

Wetherholt went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 9-7 win over the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
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.

JJ Wetherholt
2B/SS STL
Thu 3/26/26 10:49 AM

Wetherholt will start at second base and bat leadoff in Thursday's opener versus the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
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.

JJ Wetherholt
2B/SS STL
Wed 3/25/26 2:42 PM

The Cardinals selected Wetherholt's contract from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
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.