The St. Louis Cardinals made bold trade deadline moves, shedding veteran players but holding onto All-Star catcher Iván Herrera — a 26-year-old with years left on his contract and a strong case for long-term value. Despite catcher demand being high, the Cardinals opted to keep Herrera, who’s mostly played designated hitter over the past three seasons, prioritizing future development over short-term gains. With prospects rising and current catchers getting more reps, this is a clear rebuild-focused strategy — and whether it pays off remains to be seen.

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