The St. Louis Cardinals have locked in manager Oliver Marmol with a two-year contract extension that runs through the 2028 season. The 39-year-old skipper has compiled a 325-323 record over four seasons leading the team, including a division title in 2022.
The St. Louis Cardinals announced Sunday they have secured manager Oliver Marmol with a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the helm through the 2028 season.
The organization did not reveal the financial details of the deal, though it includes a team option for the 2029 campaign.
“As I’ve gotten to know Oli, I’ve seen someone who cares about this organization and knows what has made the Cardinals special over time — and who understands that for us to get where we need to go, we must compete relentlessly to set new standards in everything that we do,” president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom said.
“He is invested in the progress of our young core and is unafraid to challenge himself and to help those around him grow. I am energized to continue working with him towards the on-field success that we expect and that our fans deserve.”
The 39-year-old Marmol has compiled a 325-323 win-loss record across four seasons managing the Cardinals. His most successful campaign came in 2022 when he steered St. Louis to the National League Central division championship, though the team was eliminated by the Philadelphia Phillies in the wild-card round.
The Cardinals struggled in the most recent season, finishing with a 78-84 record that left them in fourth place within the NL Central division.
Before taking over as manager, Marmol served as a coach for the Cardinals organization from 2017 through 2021, working under former managers Mike Matheny and Mike Shildt.
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