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Jordan Walker in Line for Contract Extension?
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker has been a post-hype breakout so far in 2026, hitting .298/.378/.570 with 11 home runs and 30 RBI at 23 years old. He's tied for 13th in the league in fWAR (1.8), and his massive jump in OPS from .584 last year to .947 this year has caught the attention of scouts. The former first-rounder and top-10 prospect could now be forcing the Cardinals' hand to present him with a long-term contract extension, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. Murray thinks Walker could sign a six-year extension, similar to Pete Crow-Armstrong with the Cubs, or he could follow the Austin Riley path and ink a 10-year extension that would lock him up for the majority of his career. The longer the Cardinals wait, the higher the price tag on Walker will be. In addition to his 11 homers and .290 batting average (45-for-155), Walker has contributed 30 RBI, 32 runs scored, and seven stolen bases. He has been one of the best value picks in fantasy baseball so far in 2026, and he doesn't appear to be slowing down.
Source: FanSided - Robert Murray
Source: FanSided - Robert Murray
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