Trending Now - Cardinals Sign Manager Oli Marmol to Extension Through 2028
WHO:
Oliver Marmol, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals
Chaim Bloom, president of baseball operations for the Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals organization
WHAT:
The Cardinals signed Oliver Marmol to a two-year contract extension through the 2028 season, with a club option for 2029.
Marmol has a managerial record of 325 wins and 323 losses.
The Cardinals finished the 2025 season with a record of 78 wins and 84 losses, placing fourth in the NL Central.
Marmol is the third-longest tenured manager in the National League, behind Dave Roberts (Dodgers) and Torey Lovullo (Diamondbacks).
Marmol was recognized by the St. Louis Chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) for Outstanding Achievement in 2022 and received the “Good Guy” award in 2015.
WHERE:
St. Louis, Missouri (home of the St. Louis Cardinals)
Jupiter, Florida (location of Cardinals Spring Training)
WHEN:
Contract extension announced on March 1, 2026.
Marmol was named manager on October 25, 2021.
Marmol's first season as manager was in 2022.
The Cardinals last made the playoffs in 2020.
WHY:
The extension reflects the organization's confidence in Marmol despite the team's struggles and a rebuilding phase.
The Cardinals are focusing on developing a young core after trading several veteran players.
HOW:
The contract extension was agreed upon and announced by the Cardinals organization.
The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have signed manager Oliver Marmol to a two-year contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2028 season, with a club option for 2029. Marmol, who has a managerial record of 325 wins and 323 losses, is now the third-longest tenured manager in the National League, and this extension reflects the organization's confidence in him as they focus on developing a young core after a challenging season. The Cardinals finished the 2025 season with a record of 78 wins and 84 losses, placing fourth in the NL Central, and Marmol was previously recognized for his achievements by the St. Louis Chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.