The St. Louis Cardinals are still alive in the playoff race, and with just over thirty games left, they’re turning to their young stars—starting with Joshua Báez, who blasted homers in his first three at-bats, setting a historic debut. But Báez isn’t alone: 22-year-old catcher Leo Bernal, MLB.com’s top seventh-ranked prospect, is crushing it in Triple-A with a .300+ average, 15 home runs, and career highs in power and RBI. With veteran catchers struggling at the plate, Bernal’s bat and arm are ready for the majors—and the Cardinals might just give him a shot before the season ends.

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