Yadier Molina is returning to the St. Louis Cardinals for a 19th season in 2022.
Per Katie Woo of The Athletic, Molina agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract extension Tuesday.
There had been speculation during the season that Molina and the Cardinals were working toward a new deal. Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported on Aug. 19 that both sides were "encouraged" by their recent discussions.
Woo and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic noted Molina was seeking a one-year deal worth more than the $9 million he received in 2021.