DECISION TIME: Cardinals Catching DEPTH Tested as Leo Bernal and Ivan Herrera BATTLE for 2027

Podcast: Locked On Cardinals - Daily Podcast On The St. Louis Cardinals · Locked On Podcast Network, JD Hafron

Opublikowano: 2026-09-23

St. Louis Cardinals’ catching depth sparks a roster debate as Leo Bernal emerges with standout numbers, raising questions about Ivan Herrera’s future and Pedro Pages role. Is Bernal ready to take over as the primary backstop, and could Herrera shift to DH or be used as key trade bait to strengthen the rotation or bullpen? Poll results reveal fans' preferred catching duos, while top prospect Rainiel Rodriguez and Jimmy Crooks’ minor league success add intrigue to the 2027 outlook. Andre Pallante’s dominant start is wasted in a lifeless 2-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, with the Cardinal...