Ivan Herrera

Ivan Herrera went 1-for-3 in a 6-5 win over the Guardians with a solo home run, a walk, one run scored and one RBI.

Fantasy Impact

After Tuesday's win over Cleveland, Herrera is batting .200 with one home run, seven RBI, and five runs scored through 17 games. He's struggled to get the hits to fall, but his plate discipline has been on another level this season. Hopefully, this game will get him going.

Knee inflammation has kept Herrera out of game action since March 6, but he'll return Wednesday, starting behind the plate and batting second against the Astros. He's expected to catch the first three innings.

Fantasy Impact

A clean outing Wednesday would put Herrera on track for Opening Day. He's projected to handle the bulk of his playing time at designated hitter this season while occasionally spelling Pedro Pages at catcher.

Herrera was eased into spring training following offseason elbow surgery and has since been dealing with knee inflammation, keeping him out of Grapefruit League action for nearly two weeks. He'll catch a bullpen session Tuesday before returning to the lineup Wednesday against the Astros, where he's expected to catch three innings.

Fantasy Impact

Herrera is projected to open the season as St. Louis' primary designated hitter but is also expected to see time behind the plate.

Herrera (knee) was held out of St. Louis' lineup on Saturday due to knee inflammation. He is projected to open the season as the Cardinals' primary designated hitter and is also expected to receive time at catcher.

Fantasy Impact

Early-morning workouts were conducted on Monday to test the knee's condition. Additional activities are planned throughout Monday to assess his readiness for game action. Herrera is targeting a return to Grapefruit League play on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Herrera (elbow) was confined to designated hitter duties during the final months of last season due to elbow problems and defensive concerns. He underwent elbow surgery during the offseason.

Fantasy Impact

He made his first start at catcher this spring on Sunday against Pittsburgh in a Grapefruit League game. Herrera's goal is to return to catching as his primary position in 2026. Pedro Pages will serve as St. Louis' main catcher to open the season, with Herrera projected to receive the majority of his early-season at-bats as the designated hitter. The organization does not anticipate determining Herrera's catching workload by the conclusion of spring training.