Cards news: Sept. 21 -- Reliever Jhoan Duran agrees to extension
The St. Louis Cardinals have announced they have signed right-handed relief pitcher Jhoan Duran to a two-year extension worth $14 million.
Acquired from the Miami Marlins prior to the 2027 season, Duran has pitched in 130 games for the Cardinals going 8-5 with 16 saves and a 2.65 ERA.
He has served as the team's closer since the All-Star break in 2028.
This season, he has worked in 60 games going 3-1 with 14 saves and a 2.31 ERA.
The 30-year-old will make $6.5 million next season. The 2030 season will see him with a $7.5 million salary, which includes a team opt out.
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