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3B Carpenter signs two-year extension with Cardinals

Field Level Media

April 10, 2019 at 8:58 pm.

St. Louis Cardinals leadoff hitter Matt Carpenter has signed a two-year contract extension, the team announced Wednesday in a news conference at Busch Stadium.

The extension runs through the 2021 season and includes a possible option for a third season.

The team did not announce financial terms, but Mark Saxon of The Athletic reported the deal is worth a combined $39 million for the next two seasons. If he reaches 1,100 plate appearances over the next two seasons, the deal will be worth $18.5 million for 2022.

“To be able to wear this uniform — one I treasure — for an entire career is special,” Carpenter said. “I’m just extremely honored to be here. This team, with what we’ve got and the future that this team (has), the potential is there. I’m so excited to be a part of this.”

The Cardinals selected Carpenter, now 33, in the 13th round of the 2009 draft.

Called up to the big leagues for good in 2012, he has a career .273 batting average with 134 home runs and 488 RBIs. In 2013, he led the majors in runs (126), hits (199) and doubles (55).

He is one of just six players to collect 1,000 or more hits in a Cardinals uniform, joining Stan Musial, Yadier Molina, Marty Marion, Terry Moore and Pepper Martin.

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