Ivan Herrera

Herrera (elbow) had bone spurs surgically removed from his elbow in November. The issue confined him to designated hitter duties during the final months of last season.

Fantasy Impact

He will make his spring debut Thursday as the designated hitter. Manager Oliver Marmol said Thursday that Herrera will start at catcher on Sunday for his first Grapefruit League appearance behind the plate. Herrera is working his way back to catching this season.

Herrera (elbow) underwent surgery in November to extract bone spurs from his right elbow. Elbow and defensive issues confined him to designated hitter duties during the final months of last season.

Fantasy Impact

He will appear in Thursday's Grapefruit League game as the designated hitter. St. Louis has taken a cautious approach with Herrera this spring. He is cleared to hit but the timeline for catching in games remains undetermined as he works back to his primary position.

Ivan Herrera told reporters he does not expect to go to the World Baseball Classic.

Fantasy Impact

Herrera will likely remain in the Cardinals camp as a result as he continues his rehab after undergoing surgery. There should be an update on his status as camp progresses.

Cardinals manager Oli Marmol said that Iván Herrera will resume throwing in a couple weeks.

Fantasy Impact

Herrera underwent surgery last month to remove bone spurs from his right elbow. He is likely to return behind the plate next season for the Cardinals after finishing last year being limited to just DH'ing for the final five months.

Ivan Herrera will undergo offseason surgery to remove loose bodies in his right elbow. The procedure is intended to allow him to catch again.

Fantasy Impact

Herrera has not played behind the plate since June 19, serving mainly as the designated hitter this year to stay in the lineup. The upcoming surgery will allow him to throw without issue.