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Cardinals Promote 22-Year-Old Star Wetherholt to Triple-A

7/9/2025

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The St. Louis Cardinals have elevated their shining star, JJ Wetherholt, to Triple-A Memphis. At just 22, this dynamic middle infielder, who was the seventh overall pick in 2024, dazzled at Double-A Springfield with a .300 batting average and seven home runs. He’s the first Cardinals position player to make this leap within a year of being drafted since 2009, and he’s set to showcase his talent at the 2025 MLB Futures Game.

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The St. Louis Cardinals have elevated their shining star, JJ Wetherholt, to Triple-A Memphis. At just 22, this dynamic middle infielder, who was the seventh overall pick in 2024, dazzled at Double-A Springfield with a .300 batting average and seven home runs. He’s the first Cardinals position player to make this leap within a year of being drafted since 2009, and he’s set to showcase his talent at the 2025 MLB Futures Game.