JJ Wetherholt Promoted to Triple-A Memphis

JJ Wetherholt, the St. Louis Cardinals' top prospect and 2024 first-round draft pick, has been promoted from Double-A Springfield to Triple-A Memphis less than a year after being drafted. At Double-A, he hit .300 with an .891 OPS, seven home runs, 14 stolen bases, and drew more walks than strikeouts in 62 games, highlighted by his first career multi-homer game. Wetherholt is the first Cardinals position player since 2009 to reach Triple-A within a year of being drafted and is currently ranked as MLB Pipeline's No. 19 overall prospect. He has played both shortstop and second base but is expected to shift positions in the majors due to Masyn Winn's presence. Wetherholt is also set to represent the Cardinals in the MLB Futures All-Star Game on July 12 in Atlanta. Although a 2026 MLB debut is projected, his strong performance could accelerate his arrival if the Cardinals make a postseason push.