IVÁN HERRERA NEWS

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

Returns to big leagues Herrera was called up from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.

Impact Herrera will make his return to the big leagues after joining the Cardinals for a 11-game stint earlier this summer. He'll replace Austin Romine on the active roster for the team's two-game series in Toronto. Herrera owns a .295 average with three homers, 21 RBI, 22 runs and two stolen bases over 139 at-bats over 37 games with Memphis this season. He'll look to improve upon the .111 average he produced over his first 11 career major-league contests.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Herrera joined the big club for a second time in mid-June, but he picked up just two hits over 18 at-bats, so he will head back to the minors for the time being. Herrera is one of the Cardinals' better prospects, so he could get another shot with the big club before the campaign comes to a close, particularly if Yadier Molina (knee) continues to miss time.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Losing work to Knizner Herrera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Herrera's run as the Cardinals' No. 1 catcher may have come to an end. He'll be on the bench for the third time in four games while Andrew Knizner picks up another start behind the dish.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Friday Herrera will sit Friday versus the Phillies, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Herrera will sit for a second straight game after he made three straight starts and went 2-for-9. Andrew Knizner is starting at catcher and will bat ninth against the Phillies.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup Herrera isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Herrera started in the last three games and went 2-for-9 with two walks and three strikeouts. Andrew Knizner is taking over behind the dish and batting ninth Wednesday.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Receives second straight start Herrera will start at catcher and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Marlins, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Since Yadier Molina (knee) remains without a clear timeline to return from the injured list and with Andrew Knizner sitting on a lowly .525 OPS through 136 plate appearances on the season, the Cardinals may be ready to give Herrera glimpse as their primary catcher. The 22-year-old rookie will pick up his second straight start after going 2-for-3 with a walk in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Cubs. Prior to being called up from the minors following Molina's placement on the IL, Herrera showcased a dash of pop (.145 ISO) and strong plate discipline (12.7 percent walk rate, 14.7 percent strikeout rate) over his 129 plate appearances with Triple-A Memphis.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

First major-league hit Herrera went 2-for-3 with a walk in a 6-5 loss to the Cubs on Sunday.

Impact The rookie catcher picked up his first major-league hit with a single off Alec Mills in the second inning. He later walked and singled again to make it a two-hit game. The Cardinals recalled the backstop from Triple-A Memphis on Friday when Yadier Molina was sidelined with knee inflammation. Herrera and Andrew Knizner are both in the mix for at-bats while Molina is out, and it is worth monitoring if either one of them can make a statement with the newfound opportunity.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Cardinals Herrera was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

Impact The 22-year-old will join the Cardinals as additional depth behind the dish after Yadier Molina (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday. Herrera hasn't yet made any plate appearances in the majors and should serve as the backup to Andrew Knizner. However, Herrera should have a chance to carve out playing time since Knizner went just 1-for-22 with a walk and seven strikeouts over his last seven games.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to rejoin major-league club Herrera will be recalled by the Cardinals on Friday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Herrera spent a few days with the Cardinals in late May, but he'll rejoin the big-league club as a backup to Andrew Knizner since the team will place Yadier Molina (knee) on the 10-day injured list Friday. After failing to make any plate appearances during his first stint with the major-league club, Herrera should have more chances to prove himself at the top level while Molina is sidelined.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Herrera was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday.

Impact Herrera received his first taste of the big leagues this week with Yadier Molina (personal) on the bereavement list, though he didn't actually make his MLB debut. Molina is back on the active roster Thursday, prompting Herrera's return to Triple-A.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

What to expect from Iván Herrera On Monday, Iván Herrera jumped into MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 prospect rankings for the first time as part of our early-season update. That sam...

MAY 23, 2022 • MLB.COM

Joins big club The Cardinals recalled Herrera from Triple-A Memphis on Monday.

Impact Herrera is expected to be in store for a short-term stay with the Cardinals, as fellow backstop Yadier Molina (personal) will be away from the team for 3-to-7 days after being placed on the bereavement list. While Molina is inactive, Herrera will serve as the No. 2 catcher behind Andrew Knizner. Herrera, 21, is slashing .310/.405/.493 over 84 plate appearances with Memphis this season.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Herrera spent the majority of the 2021 season with Double-A Springfield, where he hit .231/.346/.408 across 437 plate appearances. He was promoted to Triple-A Memphis to close the campaign, though he appeared in only one game at the level. Given that, it's no surprise that he isn't starting the season in St. Louis, but he could be in line for his big-league debut if either Yadier Molina or Andrew Knizner suffer an injury.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to Triple-A Herrera was promoted to Triple-A Memphis on Monday.

Impact Herrera posted a lackluster .231 batting average across 98 games at Double-A Springfield this year, but he recorded hits in each of his last seven appearances and hit .382 with two home runs, two doubles, seven runs and seven RBI during that time. Since the Double-A season has concluded, he'll now appear in game action for a few more weeks in Memphis.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mostly scuffling at Double-A Herrera owns a .216/.346/.345 slash line with six doubles, eight home runs, 41 RBI, and 30 runs across 65 games with Double-A Springfield.

Impact Herrera did belt two homers and drive in five runs overall as part of a big 3-for-5 night versus Arkansas on Wednesday, but as his cited numbers suggest, success of that caliber has been few and far between. The 21-year-old has proven a capable bat at every prior stop in the organization, however, so there's still reason to believe he can pick up his batting average before the end of the minor-league season. On the brighter side, Herrera's eight round trippers tie his career-best figure from 2019 at Low-A Peoria, while his 16.3 percent walk rate is a new high-water mark altogether.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 13, 2021 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Why Ivan Herrera is the best St. Louis Cardinals hitting prospect Nolan Gorman is widely considered to be the St. Louis Cardinals' best hitting prospect, but is it actually catcher Ivan Herrera? Pitcher Mat...

MAY 21, 2021 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Optioned to minor-league camp Herrera was optioned to minor-league camp Saturday.

Impact Herrera was added to the 40-man roster in November to protect him from the Rule 5 draft but has yet to play above Double-A. The 20-year-old appeared in four Grapefruit League games this spring and went 0-for-4 with one walk, one run and one strikeout.

MARCH 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

St. Louis Cardinals News: Ivan Herrera, Angel Rendon added to 40-man The deadline to set 40-man rosters before the Rule 5 draft is November 20. Before that deadline, the St. Louis Cardinals have added two youn...

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM