Cardinals Extend Manager Oliver Marmol Through 2028

Contract includes club option for 2029 season

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The St. Louis Cardinals have signed manager Oliver Marmol to a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the helm of the team through at least the 2028 season. The deal also includes a club option for the 2029 season.

Why it matters

Marmol has led the Cardinals to the playoffs in each of his first three seasons as manager, including a World Series appearance in 2025. Extending his contract shows the team's commitment to maintaining stability and continuity in the organization as they aim to build on their recent success.

The details

The new contract will keep Marmol, who is currently 38 years old, with the Cardinals through his age 41 season in 2028. The team also holds a club option for the 2029 season, which would take him through his age 42 campaign.

  • Marmol was hired as Cardinals manager in 2023 at the age of 35.

The players

Oliver Marmol

The 38-year-old manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, who has led the team to the playoffs in each of his first three seasons at the helm.

St. Louis Cardinals

The professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri that plays in the National League of Major League Baseball.

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What they’re saying

“Oliver has done an exceptional job leading our team and we're thrilled to have him under contract for the foreseeable future.”

— John Mozeliak, President of Baseball Operations, St. Louis Cardinals (wn.com)

What’s next

The Cardinals will look to build on their recent success and make another deep playoff run in the 2026 season with Marmol at the helm.

The takeaway

The Cardinals' decision to extend Marmol's contract demonstrates their commitment to maintaining stability and continuity in the organization as they aim to capitalize on their recent run of postseason appearances.