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Cardinals Catcher Iván Herrera Exits Game with Apparent Left Leg Injury

Herrera was helped off the field during a game against the Red Sox after being unable to bear weight on his leg; the severity of the injury remains unclear.

Apr 2, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera (48) tosses his bat after hitting a two run home run for his second home run of the game against the Los Angeles Angels during the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. Jeff Curry-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Iván Herrera sustained an apparent left leg injury while running from first to third base on a single by Nolan Arenado during the first game of a doubleheader against the Red Sox.
  • The 24-year-old catcher was unable to bear weight on the injured leg and required assistance to leave the field and return to the dugout.
  • Pedro Pagés replaced Herrera in the subsequent inning as the Cardinals adjusted their lineup following the injury.
  • Earlier in the game, Herrera made a notable defensive play, securing a force out at the plate with a lunging catch.
  • The severity of Herrera's injury is currently unknown, and fans and the team await further updates from medical evaluations.