Cardinals Reveal Opening Day Roster: Youth Movement Ahead

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The St. Louis Cardinals have revealed their opening day roster for the 2026 Major League

Baseball season.

They shared it on their official ex-account on Wednesday afternoon, March 25th.

The line-up features a mix of recent cuts and final decisions, with no big shocks after

trimming the squad over the past week.

Earlier this week, the team locked in their starting rotation and bullpen, then added

infielder J.J. Weatherholt to the mix.

Outfield spots went to Thomas de Gezzay, Nathan Church, and Jose for Maine for their first

shot and left field.

This sets up a fresh group ready to take the field right away.

Fans are buzzing about the youth movement, with stars like 23-year-old J.J. Weatherholt

and Jordan Walker, 24-year-old Massin Wynn and 25-year-old Nolan Gorman, Ivan Herrera,

and Victor Scott, the second leading the charge.

Even veteran Ramon Urias is just 32, highlighting how the club is building for tomorrow, while

giving these players real chances this year.

Two pictures are sideline to start, Lars Newbar, and lands on the 60-day injured list

after surgery for bilateral haglins deformity in his feet.

Missing at least the first two months, Hunter Dobbins goes on the 15-day list, recovering

from right knee ACL reconstruction, though he is close to returning.

Manager Oliver Marmel, fresh off a contract extension, now guides this development-focused

squad through a key season.

Expect plenty of growth opportunities as the Cardinals eye long-term success on the

diamond.