Cardinals' Herrera Out with Hamstring Strain

St. Louis Cardinals catcher and designated hitter Iván Herrera has been placed on the 10-day injured list following an MRI that revealed a Grade 2 strain in his left hamstring, suffered while running the bases during a game against the White Sox. He is expected to miss two to six weeks, potentially sidelining him through the All-Star break. Herrera leads the team with a .320/.392/.533 slash line, eight home runs, and 36 RBIs, despite a prior knee injury. Medical staff advised Herrera not to play through the hamstring issue to prevent a season-ending injury. The Cardinals recalled Thomas Saggese from Triple-A Memphis to fill the roster spot, with Pedro Pages and Yohel Pozo handling catching duties, while Nolan Gorman, Alec Burleson, and Willson Contreras are expected to see increased time as designated hitters. The team faces important decisions during a vital stretch against division rivals in Herrera's absence.