Several Cardinals Standouts Due Big Raises Following Stellar 2026 Seasons

Alec Burleson's 116 RBI in 2026 are expected to net him an arbitration-eligible salary of $8.3 million in '27 -- a $5 million raise over his '26 salary while leading the youth-filled St. Louis Cardinals. Similarly, Ivan Herrera and Jordan Walker are projected to earn more than $5