Cardinals Hold onto Herrera | MLB News

The St. Louis Cardinals made bold trade deadline moves, shedding veteran players but holding onto All-Star catcher Iván Herrera — a 26-year-old with years left on his contract and a strong case for long-term value. Despite catcher demand being high, the Cardinals opted to keep Herrera, who’s mostly played designated hitter over the past three seasons, prioritizing future development over short-term gains. With prospects rising and current catchers getting more reps, this is a clear rebuild-focused strategy — and whether it pays off remains to be seen. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8a612a9bcb764190