IVÁN HERRERA NEWS

Resting for Wednesday's contest Herrera is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Herrera caught three innings earlier in the day after the Cardinals resumed Tuesday's suspended game in the bottom of the sixth and emerged with a 3-1 victory, so he'll just be getting some rest in Wednesday's regularly scheduled game. Pedro Pages will get the starting nod behind the dish.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals play the Orioles leading series 1-0

The St. Louis Cardinals play the Baltimore Orioles, leading the series 1-0

MAY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles visit the Cardinals to open 3-game series

The St. Louis Cardinals host the Baltimore Orioles to open a three-game series

MAY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals take home losing streak into matchup with the Red Sox

The St. Louis Cardinals host the Boston Red Sox looking to end a four-game home skid

MAY 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals and Diamondbacks meet with series tied 1-1

The St. Louis Cardinals and Arizona Diamondbacks play on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

APRIL 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals bring home losing streak into matchup with the Brewers

The St. Louis Cardinals look to break their three-game home skid with a victory against the Milwaukee Brewers

APRIL 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers visit the Cardinals to begin 3-game series

The St. Louis Cardinals host the Milwaukee Brewers to begin a three-game series

APRIL 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals aim to sweep 3-game series against the Athletics

The St. Louis Cardinals will aim to sweep a three-game series with a win over the Oakland Athletics

APRIL 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Athletics begin 3-game series against the Cardinals

The Oakland Athletics host the St. Louis Cardinals to begin a three-game series

APRIL 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers in comeback win Herrera went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, an RBI single and additional run scored in Thursday's 8-5 win over the Marlins.

Impact Herrera opened the scoring in the second inning with his homer, and his other hit sparked the Cardinals' five-run rally in the seventh inning. The catcher is filling in while Willson Contreras (hand) is unavailable. This was Herrera's second multi-hit effort in a row, and he's now 4-for-12 with four RBI and two runs scored over four contests this season. He's also yet to draw a walk while striking out five times, so there's still room for improvement with plate discipline.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Gorman's 2-run double helps Cardinals win home opener, 8-5 over woeful Marlins, who drop to 0-8

Nolan Gorman hit a go-ahead two-run double in the seventh inning and the St. Louis Cardinals won their home opener, 8-5 over the winless Miami Marlins, who are off to the worst sta...

APRIL 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to lineup Herrera (shoulder) is starting at catcher and batting seventh for the Cardinals on Tuesday against the Twins in his return to Grapefruit League action, John Denton of MLB.com repor...

Impact Herrera missed a few days with a "stinger" in his left (non-throwing) shoulder but is ready to roll now. He will open the season as Willson Contreras' backup at catcher.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Managing shoulder issue Herrera isn't starting Sunday's spring game against the Marlins as scheduled due to shoulder pain, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact The 23-year-old has just 24 big-league games under his belt but is poised to share catching duties with Willson Contreras in 2024. It's unclear at this point if the injury is expected to affect Herrera's availability for Opening Day.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Memphis St. Louis recalled Herrera from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.

Impact Herrera could see a couple of starts at catcher as the Cardinals play out the string on a highly disappointing 2023 season, though he'll have to contend with both Willson Contreras and Andrew Knizner. Herrera, 23, has gone 8-for-23 (.348) with an .814 OPS in eight games this year at the big-league level.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Herrera was sent to Triple-A Memphis on Monday.

Impact Herrera will head back to Memphis after he spent nearly three weeks with the major-league squad, going 8-for-23 with a double, two RBI and three runs scored over eight contests. With Andrew Knizner back as the team's backup catcher, Herrera will look to continue to impress at Triple-A in order to return to St. Louis' roster later this season.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits in win Herrera went 3-for-3 with a run scored and a hit-by-pitch in Saturday's 9-6 win over the Nationals.

Impact Herrera has done everything asked of him so far, going 6-for-12 with a double, two RBI and three runs scored over his three games while filling in for Andrew Knizner (groin) on the 26-man roster. Herrera's playing has been limited with Willson Contreras occupying a starting role, but John Denton of MLB.com reports manager Oliver Marmol is considering keeping three catchers around once Knizner is activated from the injured list.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Wednesday Herrera was called up from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.

Impact Herrera will return to the big leagues after he was optioned to Memphis ahead of the 2023 campaign. The catcher has produced a .308 average with eight homers, 44 RBI, 39 runs and seven stolen bases over 185 at-bats in 50 games in Triple-A this year. Herrera will now operate as the primary reserve option behind Willson Contreras after Andrew Knizner (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals catching prospect Ivan Herrera launches 432-foot homer: Minor League Report Ivan Herrera’s solo home run in the first game of Memphis’s doubleheader had a 113.3 mph exit velocity and traveled a projected 432 feet, pe...

JUNE 15, 2023 • STLTODAY.COM

Optioned to Memphis Herrera was optioned to Triple-A Memphis by the Cardinals on Thursday.

Impact The backup catcher role behind Willson Contreras will likely come down to Andrew Knizner and Tres Barrera. Herrera, 22, went 2-for-18 (.111) in his first taste of MLB action last year.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLB 26-and-under power rankings: No. 10 St. Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals check in at No. 10 in our comprehensive ranking of each MLB franchise's 26-and-under talent. Here's why.

MARCH 14, 2023

Withdraws from WBC Herrera will remain in camp with the Cardinals instead of playing for Panama at the World Baseball Classic, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Herrera withdrew from the WBC on Saturday, and he'll now turn his focus on competing for the backup catcher spot behind Willson Contreras. Herrera went 2-for-18 with one RBI, two walks and eight strikeouts across 22 plate appearances in the majors last season. He also hit .274/.381/.402 with six home runs, six stolen bases and 34 RBI in 65 games with Triple-A Memphis. Andrew Knizner is more likely to open the season as the Cardinals' backup catcher, but Herrera will try to force the issue with a strong spring.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Monday Herrera was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Monday.

Impact Herrera was called up Saturday to provide depth behind the dish, but he didn't appear in either of the last two games. While he'll remain on the taxi squad, the 22-year-old will lose his spot on the active roster after Yadier Molina (personal) was reinstated from the restricted list.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted from taxi squad Herrera was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.

Impact With Yadier Molina traveling to Puerto Rico to handle personal matters, Herrera will join the team from the taxi squad as short-term catching depth. Herrera has been used sparingly during his major-league stints this year and he's struggled in limited action, going 2-for-18 with eight strikeouts.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gorman, Nootbaar homer as Cards beat Nats 6-2; Soto 1 for 4

Nolan Gorman and Lars Nootbaar hit back-to-back homers in the sixth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Washington Nationals 6-2

JULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads back to minors Herrera was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

Impact The 22-year-old joined the Cardinals for the two-game series against the Blue Jays this week and will now return to Triple-A. Herrera didn't appear in either contest for St. Louis and is unlikely to be a factor in the majors the rest of the year. He has a .295/.385/.432 slash line with three home runs and 21 RBI in 37 games for Memphis this season.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE