J.J. Wetherholt -- Fantasy Value

JJ Wetherholt is a St. Louis Cardinals outfielder featured in FantasyPros' fantasy baseball coverage. In recent action, he went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored, one RBI, and one walk in a 10-5 Cardinals victory over Pittsburgh. Through 36 games in 2026, Wetherholt is batting .239 with 7 home runs, 18 RBI, 28 runs scored, and 4 stolen bases, posting an .780 OPS. His recent week performance is notably stronger at .367 with 4 home runs, 3 doubles, 8 runs and 5 RBI. For the full 2026 season, projections estimate 446 at-bats yielding 112 hits, 11 home runs, 50 RBI, 13 stolen bases, a .251 batting average, and a .703 OPS. Across fantasy formats, Wetherholt ranks #133 in draft rankings (range #67-#192 among 33 experts), #87 in rest-of-season formats, and #46 in dynasty leagues. His upcoming schedule includes games against Milwaukee and San Diego through May 9th.

JJ Wetherholt recorded his eighth home run of the season on May 13, 2026, in the Cardinals' 6-4 victory over the Athletics. The infielder went 2-for-4 with a two-run blast, a walk, and an additional run scored. Through the first 41 games of his major-league career, Wetherholt has compiled a .242/.356/.427 slash line with 8 homers, 22 RBI, 32 runs scored, 5 stolen bases, and 5 doubles.

Wetherholt demonstrated impressive power in April, hitting 4 homers over a six-game stretch, but that production stalled considerably in May. Over his previous nine contests entering this game, he failed to record an extra-base hit and posted a concerning .200 batting average (8-for-40) with a 4:8 walk-to-strikeout ratio. While his overall contact consistency remains inconsistent, Wetherholt has displayed a disciplined approach at the plate with a .356 on-base percentage, earning him continued time at the top of the Cardinals lineup despite the recent offensive struggles.