Summary
The St. Louis Cardinals are deciding who will be their starting catcher for the 2026 season. Ivan Herrera, one of their top choices, is dealing with knee inflammation, which might affect his start. The team has two other catchers, Pedro Pages and Yohel Pozo, as potential options.
Key Facts
- The Cardinals are looking to finalize their starting catcher before the 2026 season begins on March 22.
- Ivan Herrera, a key player, has been taken out of the lineup due to knee inflammation.
- The team plans to wait 48 hours to see how Herrera’s knee improves.
- Herrera was one of the team's best hitters last season with a .284 batting average and 19 home runs.
- He had a previous knee injury in 2025 that caused him to miss games.
- If Herrera cannot play, the Cardinals might start the season with Pedro Pages and Yohel Pozo as their catchers.
- Herrera might be used more as a designated hitter once he recovers.
