Full coverage: St. Louis Cardinals in the 2026 MLB Draft

The St. Louis Cardinals participated in the 2026 MLB Draft, selecting star infielder Maniscalco from Oxford during the second round. Maniscalco was taken as the No. 50 overall pick, a selection that carries an estimated slot value of $1.98 million. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch provided full coverage of the team's activities throughout the 2026 MLB Draft process, detailing the acquisition of the infielder as part of the organization's strategic player recruitment efforts.