BREAKING NEWS: St Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol terminated his contract with St Louis Cardinals following $62.4 million deal proposal with…

St. Louis Cardinals Manager Oliver Marmol Terminates Contract Following $62.4 Million Deal Proposal With Unnamed MLB Franchise

St. Louis, MO — April 11, 2025

In a stunning move that has sent shockwaves through Major League Baseball, St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol has officially terminated his contract with the organization following a jaw-dropping $62.4 million deal proposal from an unnamed MLB franchise.

The announcement came early Friday morning, just weeks into the Cardinals’ 2025 campaign, leaving fans and front-office executives stunned. Marmol, who had managed the team since 2022, was under contract through 2026 and widely considered a long-term piece in the franchise’s future.

Team President John Mozeliak released a brief but telling statement confirming the news.

“We respect Oliver’s decision and thank him for his years of dedication and leadership. While this is an unexpected turn, we will move forward in the best interest of the organization.”

Sources close to the situation suggest Marmol had been approached discreetly by an East Coast franchise in need of a high-profile managerial overhaul. The deal, reportedly worth $62.4 million over eight years, is believed to include full control over baseball operations, making it one of the most lucrative and empowering offers ever made to an MLB manager.

Marmol has yet to publicly identify the team behind the offer but is expected to speak at a press conference early next week.

During his time in St. Louis, Marmol posted a regular-season record of 242–202 and helped guide the Cardinals to two playoff appearances. While the team had struggled to regain its championship form in recent years, Marmol remained popular with the players and front office for his strategic mindset and calm leadership.

His sudden departure mid-season has left the organization scrambling to find a replacement. Bench coach Joe McEwing is expected to take over managerial duties on an interim basis while the team conducts a formal search.

Players reportedly learned of the news just moments before it was made public, with several expressing shock and disappointment. “He was more than just a manager—he was our leader,” one veteran player told reporters. “It’s hard to process this right now.”

The Cardinals, currently sitting third in the NL Central, now face the challenge of salvaging their season under new leadership. Meanwhile, speculation grows around where Marmol is heading—and how his departure could shift the balance of power across the league.