3 DAYS AGO • REDBIRDRANTS.COM
IVÁN HERRERA #48 - CATCHER - ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
19 HR •
66 RBI •
.284 AVG
19 HR
66 RBI
.284 AVG
Cardinals World Baseball Classic News: Brendan Donovan, Ivan Herrera, Matt Koperniak Several Cardinals could represent their countries at the 2026 WBC.
Will be cleared to throw soon Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Monday that Herrera (elbow) will begin throwing in a matter of weeks, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Impact Herrera underwent surgery in November to remove bone spurs from his right elbow and remains in the rehab phase of his recovery. The Cardinals anticipate him being ready to go for the beginning of spring training. Herrera will receive another opportunity to catch in 2026 after injuries limited him to designated hitter in the second half, though he is not expected to be a full-time catcher.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Will not be full-time catcher Herrera (elbow) will return to catcher next season but is not expected to do so in a full-time capacity, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Impact Herrera was the Cardinals' everyday designated hitter during the second half, but the plan is for him to return to catcher next season. However, while catcher is slated to be his primary position, it sounds like Herrera will still see lots of playing time in the DH slot. Jimmy Crooks is the favorite to pick up starts at catcher on days Herrera serves as the DH.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Undergoes elbow surgery Herrera underwent surgery Wednesday to have bone spurs removed from his right elbow, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Impact It had been reported in September that Herrera would have offseason elbow surgery after his arm had bothered him for a couple years. The procedure is considered minor and is not expected to affect his offseason workouts or readiness for spring training. Herrera slashed .284/.373/.464with 19 home runs over 107 games for the Cardinals this season. He was a full-time designated hitter during the second half, but Herrera will prepare exclusively as a catcher this offseason.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Ivan Herrera heads into offseason with sights on defensive strides Click here to view this item from https://www.stltoday.com.
OCTOBER 4 • STLTODAY.COM
Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera heads into offseason with sights on defensive strides Catching will be a primary focus this winter for Cardinals slugger Ivan Herrera, who was said to be set for right elbow surgery after battli...
OCTOBER 3 • STLTODAY.COM
The Marlins did it to the Mets again. That's not the only reason Miami can feel hopeful
Miami’s 4-0 victory over the Mets in the season finale kept them out of the playoffs — even though New York got the help it needed in the form of a Milwaukee win over CincinnatiSEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press
Cubs start 3-game series with the Cardinals
The Chicago Cubs host the St. Louis Cardinals to start a three-game seriesSEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press
Sparks comeback with homer Herrera went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, a walk and a second run scored in Tuesday's 9-8 win over the Giants.
Impact Herrera sparked the Cardinals' comeback effort with his blast in the seventh inning. He's homered in three straight games and has his safely in 11 of his last 12 contests, going 14-for-45 (.311) with five long balls in that productive stretch. For the season, the 25-year-old is on the brink of a 20-homer campaign -- he's hit 19 of them while adding 65 RBI, 53 runs scored, eight stolen bases and a .283/.375/.471 slash line through 103 games this year.
SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Burleson hits go-ahead single in 9th, Donovan adds career-best 4 doubles, Cardinals beat Giants 9-8
Alec Burleson hit a go-ahead RBI single with one out in the ninth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals rallied against San Francisco closer Ryan Walker for a 9-8 win over the GiantsSEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press
Belts key homer in win Herrera went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and two walks in Monday's victory over the Giants.
Impact Herrera tied the game in the fifth inning with a two-run homer off Justin Verlander, sparking a Cardinals win. The 25-year-old has been one of the brightest spots in St. Louis this year, slashing .281/.372/.462 with 13 doubles, 18 homers and 62 RBI in 102 games. While he showed promise with an .800 OPS in 72 games last season, Herrera's ability to maintain strong rate stats while boosting his overall production in 2025 makes this breakout especially encouraging.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Ivan Herrera hits tying 2-run homer in big fifth for St. Louis as Cardinals hold off Giants 6-5 By JANIE McCAULEY SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Iván Herrera hit a tying two-run homer in the decisive fifth inning before St. Louis scored the go-ah...
SEPTEMBER 23 • PRESSDEMOCRAT.COM
Four-run inning propels Cardinals to win over Giants Ivan Herrera ignited a four-run fifth inning with a two-run homer, four St.Louis relievers combined for four innings of shutout ball and the...
SEPTEMBER 23 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Herrera hits tying 2-run homer in big fifth for St. Louis as Cardinals hold off Giants 6-5
Iván Herrera hit a tying two-run homer in the decisive fifth inning before St. Louis scored the go-ahead run on San Francisco second baseman Casey Schmitt’s error and Jordan Walker...SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press
Giants host the Cardinals to begin 3-game series
The San Francisco Giants host the St. Louis Cardinals to open a three-game seriesSEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press
Goes deep in win Herrera went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer, two runs scored and a walk in Sunday's win over Milwaukee.
Impact Herrera was hit by a pitch in the first inning and got immediate payback with a two-run blast in the third. It was his 17th long ball of the year and first since Sep. 13 after a short six-game drought. Herrera now owns an impressive .281/.369/.455 slash line with 30 extra-base hits and 60 RBI through 101 games this season.
SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Brewers clinch NL Central despite 5-1 loss to Herrera and the Cardinals
Iván Herrera hit a two-run homer, José Fermín drove in three runs and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 on SundaySEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press
Preparing as catcher this offseason Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Saturday that Herrera will prepare exclusively as a catcher this offseason, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Herrera last saw action at catcher June 19, as he's been used as a full-time designated hitter since then. The move was made in order to help keep Herrera healthy, but also due to his defensive shortcomings. Herrera will focus this winter on a throwing program to add arm strength and also preparation with game calling. Marmol noted that Herrera's opportunity to stick at catcher will "play out" during spring training, but the team is heading into the offseason "with the full expectation of (Herrera) doing this well and having an opportunity to catch." Herrera will finish the 2025 season with 14 games at catcher, so he will go into the 2026 campaign without catcher eligibility in most leagues. However, it appears he'll have a good chance to regain that eligibility early on into next season.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Will prep as catcher this offseason Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Saturday that Herrera will prepare exclusively as a catcher this offseason, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Herrera last saw action at catcher June 19, as he's been used as a full-time designated hitter since rejoining the Cardinals on July 13 following a stint on the injured list due to a hamstring strain. The move to the DH-only role was made in order to help keep Herrera healthy, but it was also due to his defensive shortcomings. Per Jim Hayes of FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, Herrera will undergo elbow surgery this offseason to correct an issue that's prevented him from getting his arm in the proper position to make throws to second base. In addition to recovering from surgery, Herrera will focus on improving his game calling. Marmol noted that Herrera's chances of sticking at catcher will "play out" during spring training, but the team is heading into the offseason expecting him to factor into the picture behind the plate. Herrera will likely finish 2025 with 14 games played (13 starts) at catcher, so he won't have eligibility at the position in most fantasy leagues entering next season. However, he should have a good chance to regain that eligibility early on in 2026.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
After being mostly a DH, Ivan Herrera to make catching a focus this winter Click here to view this item from https://www.stltoday.com.
SEPTEMBER 21 • STLTODAY.COM
Cardinals take on the Brewers with series tied 1-1
Both the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers are looking for a series win with a victory on SundaySEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press
Brewers' Contreras exits with hand injury after being hit by swing ST. LOUIS – The Brewers will hold their breath about the health of catcher William Contreras after he departed Saturday’s game against the C...
SEPTEMBER 21 • MLB.COM
Cardinals and Reds play, winner takes 3-game series
The St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesSEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press
Reds face the Cardinals with 1-0 series lead
The Cincinnati Reds bring a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the St. Louis CardinalsSEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press
Stephenson hits 3-run double, Reds beat Cardinals 11-6 and close within 2 games of last NL wild card
Tyler Stephenson hit a bases-clearing double in the ninth inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 11-6 to close within two games of the New York Mets for the la...SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press
