Cardinals Ponder Long-Term Extension for Gold Glove SS Masyn Winn

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn, a Gold Glove winner in 2025 and finalist in 2024, is a candidate for a long-term extension. The Cardinals have four years of team control remaining, with arbitration eligibility after 2026. Winn posted a .267 average with 15 homers and a .730 OPS in 2024, but saw a dip in 2025 (.253 avg, 9 HR, .673 OPS) due to a surgically repaired torn meniscus. Projections for 2026 are strong (3.1-3.6 WAR). A potential 8-year, $100 million deal is being considered, with some advocating to wait another year post-injury.