The St. Louis Cardinals are focusing on a youth movement by letting several veteran players go and attempting trades that ultimately fell through. Willson Contreras is moving to first base for the 2025 season, paving the way for a young catcher to step into a starting role. Candidates Ivan Herrera and Pedro Pages are vying for this position, with Herrera already having shown promising stats at the MLB level. His performance suggests he could be a strong asset for the team as they look to implement their long-term strategy amid a largely unchanged roster.
Contreras has been a catcher for his entire career, but entered 2025 working out at first base ahead of what's expected to be a full-time move away from his duties behind the plate.
Herrera hit a strong .301/.372/.428 (127 wRC+). He showed decent pop and speed with five homers and five stolen bases.
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