"The Cardinals have missed the playoffs for three consecutive seasons, going 78-84 in 2025 while finishing fourth in the NL Central."
"He will be taxed with getting the most out of a very young and unproven lineup -- highlighted by infielder JJ Wetherholt, a top Rookie of the Year candidate for 2026 -- as new team president Chaim Bloom undergoes Year 1 of his rebuilding efforts."
"The only players older than 30 on the 40-man roster are infielder Ramon Urias and relievers Riley O'Brien and Ryne Stanek."
The St. Louis Cardinals announced a two-year contract extension for manager Oliver Marmol with a club option for 2029. This comes after the team missed the playoffs for three consecutive seasons, finishing 78-84 in 2025 and fourth in the NL Central. Marmol, 39, holds a 325-323 record across four seasons managing the Cardinals. He faces the challenge of developing a young, unproven roster led by top Rookie of the Year candidate JJ Wetherholt. Team president Chaim Bloom is in his first year of rebuilding efforts, with only three players over 30 on the 40-man roster: Ramon Urias, Riley O'Brien, and Ryne Stanek.
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