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Cardinals' Ivan Herrera Receives Fresh Opportunity at Old Position

Cardinals' Ivan Herrera Receives Fresh Opportunity at Old Position

Summary

Ivan Herrera, a player for the St. Louis Cardinals, is returning to play as a catcher for the 2026 season after spending time as a designated hitter due to a knee injury. The team is giving young players, including Herrera, opportunities to prove themselves in new roles this season.

Key Facts

  • The St. Louis Cardinals won their opening game of the season against the Tampa Bay Rays.
  • Ivan Herrera started the previous season as a catcher but played mostly as a designated hitter due to a knee injury.
  • He has been given a chance to catch again starting in the second game of the season.
  • Herrera batted .284 with 19 home runs and 66 RBIs last season.
  • This season marks Herrera's first opportunity to play catcher after his injury.
  • The Cardinals also have two other catchers, Pedro Pages and Yohel Pozo, on their roster.
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