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Cardinals Extend Manager Oli Marmol With Jackpot Deal
New contract keeps Marmol in St. Louis through 2028 with club option for 2029.
Mar. 2, 2026 at 11:31pm
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The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a two-year contract extension with manager Oli Marmol, keeping him at the helm through the 2028 season with a club option for 2029. The move provides much-needed continuity for the Cardinals as they transition to a younger roster.
Why it matters
Marmol has shown an ability to develop young talent, which will be crucial as the Cardinals rebuild around their up-and-coming players. Keeping him in place gives the organization stability and a steady hand to guide the team through this transition period.
The details
The new deal, which begins after the 2026 season, will keep Marmol under contract with the Cardinals for the next three years with a club option for a fourth. This comes after an offseason that saw the Cardinals get younger and turn over much of their roster.
- The extension was agreed to on March 1, 2026.
- Marmol's new contract begins after the 2026 season and runs through 2028, with a club option for 2029.
The players
Oli Marmol
The 37-year-old manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, who has shown an ability to develop young talent and maximize the roster.
What they’re saying
“Breaking: Cardinals and manager Oli Marmol have agreed to a two-year extension, a source tells The Post-Dispatch. New contract for careerlong Cardinal begins after this season for 2027-2028 and also includes a club option for 2029.”
— Derrick Goold, St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter
What’s next
The Cardinals will look to build around their young core of players and continue developing talent under Marmol's leadership in the coming seasons.
The takeaway
By extending Marmol, the Cardinals have provided stability and continuity as they transition to a younger roster, ensuring they have the right manager in place to guide the team's development and return to contention.
