US EditionCardinals extend manager Oliver Marmol through 2028, with a club option for 2029
The Cardinals secured Marmol through 2028 with a club option for 2029 to ensure leadership stability during their roster rebuild and development of young talent.
- On Sunday, the St. Louis Cardinals announced a two-year extension with manager Oliver Marmol through 2028, including a club option for 2029, Derrick Goold reported.
- After a front-office transition to Chaim Bloom, president of baseball operations, the extension followed a deliberate roster reset, with Bloom praising Marmol's investment in the young core.
- During workouts in Jupiter, the club confirmed Oliver Marmol has managed the Cardinals for four seasons after being elevated on October 25, 2021.
- The move immediately quiets whispers that two-time World Series champion Yadier Molina might be a manager-in-waiting and secures continuity for Bloom's Year 1 rebuilding plan with Marmol developing the Cardinals' young core.
- Having missed the playoffs for three straight seasons, the Cardinals finished 78-84 in 2025 with a youthful roster led by Gold Glove shortstop Masyn Winn and top prospect JJ Wetherholt.
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Associated Press JUPITER, Florida, U.S.A. (AP) — San Luis manager Oliver Marble signed a contract extension for two years, at least until the 2028 season, the Cardinals announced the domiing. The agreement includes a club option for 2029, the team reported. “As I’ve met Oli, I’ve seen someone who cares about this organization and knows what has made Cardinals special over time, and who understands that, to get to where we need, we need to compet…
Cards extend manager Oliver Marmol through ’28 season
St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol received a two-year contract extension through the 2028 season, the team announced Sunday. Financial terms were not disclosed by the team, which holds an option for the 2029 season. “As I’ve gotten to know Oli, I’ve seen someone who cares about this organization and knows what has made the Cardinals special over time — and who understands that for us to get where we need to go, we must compete rele…
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