Adam Wainwright has signed a one-year extension to stay with the Cardinals next season, MLBTradeRumors.com reports. Wainwright has found the fountain of youth this season and has led the Cardinals to the playoffs. The deal is for $15 million and will likely lead to his retirement from Major League Baseball.
Wainwright is the definition of a pitcher and not a thrower, as his fastball has averaged under 90 MPH this season. Wainwright turned 40 years of age last month, but he hasn’t let that stop him. He’s 17-7 with a 3.05 ERA, 1.06 WHIP in 32 starts, covering 206.