NOVEMBER 10 • STLTODAY.COM
IVÁN HERRERA #48 - CATCHER - ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
5 HR •
27 RBI •
.301 AVG
5 HR
27 RBI
.301 AVG
What to know as the Cardinals' Ivan Herrera and Pedro Pages usher in a new era at catcher As Willson Contreras changes positions, what to know about the Cardinals' two young catchers Ivan Herrera and Pedro Pages
Set to split time at catcher Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak said Wednesday that Herrera and Pedro Pages will share playing time at catcher next season, Katie Woo of The Athletic repor...
Impact Willson Contreras is moving into a first base/designated hitter role, clearing the way for Herrera and Pages to handle catching duties. Herrera is much more intriguing of the two from an offensive standpoint, having slashed .301/.377/.417 in 85 games over the last season seasons with the Cardinals. However, his defense -- and particularly his throwing -- have drawn scrutiny, to the point that Pages leapt him on the depth chart down the stretch. How the playing time will ultimately break down between the two in 2025 is not yet clear.
NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Homers in Thursday's loss Herrera went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Thursday's 10-8 loss to the Rockies.
Impact This was Herrera's second homer in his last four games, though he hasn't seen steady playing time in that span. He got a start at designated hitter Thursday with Pedro Pages behind the dish. Herrera has hit well but not for much power this year with a .298/.368/.427 slash line, five home runs, 27 RBI, 37 runs scored, 12 doubles and five stolen bases over 71 contests.
SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
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Remains hot Saturday Herrera went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run, an additional run, a double and a walk in Saturday's 6-5 win against Cleveland.
Impact Herrera clubbed a three-run shot in the seventh inning to increase the Cardinals' lead to 6-1. The catcher has gone 9-for-20 over his past seven games to push his season batting average to an impressive .293. Herrera remains behind Pedro Pages in the backstop pecking order, however, as Pages has started five of the Cardinals' past eight games behind the plate.
SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Racks up three hits Herrera went 3-for-5 with one RBI and one run scored in Wednesday's 10-5 win over the Pirates.
Impact Herrera is batting .320 (8-for-25) over eight games in September, though he's been in the backup role for much of the last week. Pedro Pages continues to see a slight edge for playing time behind the dish. Herrera has done enough to avoid being completely ignored with a .288/.354/.387 slash line, three home runs, five stolen bases, 23 RBI and 32 runs scored over 66 contests this season.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
On bench again Wednesday Herrera is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.
Impact Herrera had a slight edge over Pedro Pages in playing time in the first week after Willson Contreras (finger) got hurt, but more recently it's tilted heavily toward Pages, who has now started six of the last eight contests. With Thursday's series finale being an afternoon game, Herrera will likely be back in the lineup that day.
SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Records fifth steal Herrera went 2-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and two runs scored in Sunday's 10-4 loss to the Mariners.
Impact Herrera was the only Cardinal with multiple hits in the contest. The catcher has gone 3-for-12 with one RBI and four runs scored over four games in September. Herrera has operated as the No. 2 catcher behind Pedro Pages since Willson Contreras (finger) landed on the injured list. Herrera has a .281/.350/.382 slash line, three home runs, five steals, 22 RBI and 30 runs scored across 223 plate appearances this season.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Resting Saturday Herrera isn't in the Cardinals' lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Herrera has gone 5-for-15 with three RBI across his last five games, but he'll sit down for a second consecutive contest Saturday while Pedro Pages catches for Kyle Gibson and bats seventh.
SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Monday's lineup Herrera is not in the lineup for Monday's game in Milwaukee.
Impact In nine games since Willson Contreras (finger) went on the 10-day injured list, Herrera has started five games at catcher for the Cardinals, while Pedro Pages has garnered four starts. It will be Pages doing the catching for the series opener versus the Brewers.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Friday Herrera is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees.
Impact Herrera had started three of the Cardinals previous four games, but he'll give way to Pedro Pages behind the plate Friday. Since being called up Sunday, Herrera is 3-for-12 with a double, an RBI and a run scored.
AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE
Getting third start in four games Herrera will start at catcher and bat eighth in Thursday's game against the Padres.
Impact Herrera will pick up his third start in four games behind the dish. With Willson Contreras on the injured list, Herrera is expected to be part of a timeshare at catcher with Pedro Pages rather than the Cardinals' clear-cut No. 1 option.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE
Added to big-league roster The Cardinals recalled Herrera from Triple-A Memphis on Sunday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Impact The 24-year-old will join the Cardinals as Willson Conteras heads to the injured list due to a fractured finger. Herrera should split playing time behind the plate with Pedro Pages while Contreras is sidelined.
AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE
Added to big-league roster The Cardinals recalled Herrera from Triple-A Memphis on Sunday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Impact The 24-year-old will join the Cardinals as Willson Contreras heads to the injured list due to a fractured finger. Herrera should split playing time behind the plate with Pedro Pages while Contreras is sidelined.
AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE
Slated for call-up The Cardinals are expected to recall Herrera from Triple-A Memphis on Sunday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Willson Contreras suffered a fractured finger on Saturday and will require a stint on the injured list, opening up a spot on the 26-man roster for Herrera. The 24-year-old will mix in with Pedro Pages behind the dish while Contreras is sidelined. In 191 big-league plate appearances this season, Herrera is slashing .279/.340/.378 with three home runs and four stolen bases.
AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE
Heating up at Triple-A Herrera (shoulder) is 6-for-12 with one home run, four RBI, one stolen base and one run scored over his last three games at Triple-A Memphis.
Impact Herrera was held out for a little over a week earlier in the month while recovering from a left shoulder sprain, but he's since been given the green light to return and has looked dialed in at the dish. He's now slashing .345/.457/.448 through eight games in August.
AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with left shoulder sprain Herrera has been out of the lineup for Triple-A Memphis due to a left shoulder sprain, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Herrera has not played for Memphis since Aug. 4 against Durham. Since being activated from the 10-day injured list July 12, he's slashing .275/.431/.425 with 11 walks, one home run and four RBI across 51 minor-league plate appearances. It's not clear if the 24-year-old catcher will need another stint on the IL.
AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE
Activated, sent to Triple-A The Cardinals activated Herrera (back) from the 10-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Memphis.
Impact Herrera has been shelved since June 22 due to soreness in his lower back, and although he's now healthy, the 24-year-old won't rejoin the big-league roster. Pedro Pages will handle backup catching duties behind Willson Contreras in St. Louis.
JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Progressing through rehab program Cardinals manager Oli Marmol said Saturday that Herrera (back) experienced no pain after Friday's rehab outing with Triple-A Memphis, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Impact As the designated hitter Friday, Herrera went 1-for-3 with one home run, three RBI and one walk. Marmol noted that Herrera will start behind home plate soon, and a return to the majors will hinge on the 24-year-old's ability to start at catcher in back-to-back days. Before landing on the injured list June 22 with lower-back tightness, Herrera was slashing .279/.340/.378 with three home runs and 19 RBI over 191 major-league plate appearances.
JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Progressing through rehab program Cardinals manager Oli Marmol said Saturday that Herrera (back) experienced no pain after Friday's rehab outing with Triple-A Memphis, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Impact As the designated hitter Friday, Herrera went 1-for-3 with one home run, three RBI and one walk. Marmol noted that Herrera will start behind home plate soon, and a return to the majors will hinge on the 24-year-old's ability to start at catcher on back-to-back days. Before landing on the injured list June 22 with lower-back tightness, Herrera was slashing .279/.340/.378 with three home runs and 19 RBI over 191 major-league plate appearances.
JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Beginning rehab assignment Herrera will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Memphis on Thursday, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Herrera is slated to catch five innings with Memphis on Thursday for his first game action since being placed on the IL on June 22 due to back soreness. Even when healthy, it's unclear if Herrera will stick around with the Cardinals considering Willson Contreras and Pedro Pages are both active.
JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Swinging bat, plans to catch Herrera (back) said Saturday that he has been swinging a bat over the past several days and plans on catching a bullpen session soon, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch rep...
Impact Herrera added that he may progress to participating in batting practice within the next several days, and a rehab assignment could come shortly thereafter if his back responds properly. However, it's possible the Cardinals opt to keep him in the minor leagues once he's activated now that Willson Contreras and Pedro Pages are both on the active roster.
JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE
Cards put C Ivan Herrera (back) on IL The St.Louis Cardinals placed Ivan Herrera on the 10-day injured list with lower back tightness on Saturday and recalled fellow catcher Nick...
JUNE 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Getting breather Wednesday Herrera is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Impact Herrera will get a breather for Wednesday's day game after going 1-for-4 with a walk and a run scored while catching the first nine innings of Tuesday night's 9-8 extra-inning loss. Pedro Pages will step in behind the dish for the series finale.
JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE
Marlins come into matchup against the Cardinals on losing streak
The Miami Marlins look to break a five-game skid when they take on the St. Louis CardinalsJUNE 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
