St. Louis Cardinals slugger Jordan Walker is now the fifth participant that may compete within the 2026 Dwelling Run Derby on Monday, July 13. Walker has chosen Shota Imanaga to pitch for him within the Derby this season.
Walker will take the stage with Junior Caminero, Ben Rice, Jac Caglianone and Willson Contreras, who’re set to swing within the derby, leaving three extra open spots obtainable.
This yr’s Derby comes with a brand new swing-based format that may exchange the time clock. Many gamers felt the continual swinging took a toll on them, and the format additionally wasn’t thought from a viewing standpoint.
Walker is having an amazing season with the Cardinals, batting .294 with a career-high 21 dwelling runs, 12 stolen bases and an .889 OPS. He additionally has an MLB-leading 70 RBI. He is the first Cardinals hitter since 2022 NL MVP Paul Goldschmidt to drive in 70 RBI previous to the All-Star break.
