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The St. Louis Cardinals have added their top prospect, J.J. Weatherholt, to the opening day roster. Weatherholt, the seventh overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft, has rapidly progressed through the Cardinals farm system and is expected to make a significant impact as the starting second baseman and leadoff hitter. In 109 games across double A and triple A last year, he hit .306 with a .421 on-base percentage, smacked 17 home runs, drove in 59 runs, and stole 23 bases. He has also impressed in spring training, posting a .212 average with a .386 on-base mark, including 2 home runs and 2 steals. Betting sites rank him third for National League Rookie of the Year, signaling a bright new chapter for the Cardinals as the season unfolds.

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