ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals and free-agent pitcher Adam Wainwright have agreed to a contract for next season, raising the likelihood that the veteran finishes his career with the only major league team he has played for.
Terms of the deal Tuesday were not disclosed.
Wainwright, 38, was drafted by the Braves in 2000 and traded to the Cardinals three years later. He made his major league debut in 2005 and has been a stalwart for St. Louis over the past 14 seasons, going 162-95 with a 3.39 ERA, 1,776 strikeouts and three All-Star Game appearances.
He played last season on a $2 million deal and proved he was still effective, going 14-10 with a 4.19 ERA and 153 strikeouts. He helped the Cardinals reach the National League Championship Series, posting a 1.62 ERA and 19 strikeouts in 16â…” innings over three postseason appearances.
He ranked sixth in the NL in wins and ninth in walks allowed (64).
Only two players, Jesse Haines and Bob Gibson, have played more seasons for the Cardinals.
--- Associated Press ---