Projecting a St. Louis Cardinals Jordan Walker Deal—and Why to Wait
MIAMI, FL - APRIL 21: Jordan Walker #18 of the St. Louis Cardinals takes batting practice prior to the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in Miami, Florida.
(Photo by Lucas Casel/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images The St. Louis Cardinals will have a vexing decision to make about Jordan Walker sooner rather than later. Should they work to extend him or do they wait?
There are arguments to be made that it’s worth considering, but at least an equal amount for why the team should wait. I asked the question a few days ago on The Feed about who the St. Louis Cardinals should work to extend first.
While JJ Wetherholt was the winner in a landslide, I was surprised to see that Jordan Walker was the second most popular choice. The fact that this is even a conversation is borderline miraculous. Very few of us saw Jordan Walker starting the 2026 season in such an impressive way.
Through the first 24 games, Jordan Walker is batting . 292 with 8 home runs, 16 RBI’s with an OPS of . 964.