Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright has defied Father Time for years. Now, he’s decided to give pitching in the majors one final go—and he’s explained his reasons why.
Speaking to reporters for the first time since he announced that he’d be returning in 2023, Wainwright said that part of him wanted to avoid any “hoopla” and keep his final season low key. But he also acknowledged that teammates, friends and family encouraged him to soak up the moment and bask in his career accomplishments.
Wainwright also explained what went into his decision, citing the disappointing end to last season—both from a team and individual perspective.