Herrera sits lower in the graphic but has been discussed as a potential breakout, offering catcher value in deeper leagues with occasional call-ups and upside when given starts behind the plate.

Herrera is a budget-friendly catcher option in Cardinals stacks, offering salary relief with a potential pop in the heart of the order.

Herrera owns elite splits against left-handed pitching, hitting around .330 with a .670 SLG and high barrel rate. Facing Robbie Ray, Rivera’s slider and fastball mix creates an appealing setup for Herrera’s power against lefties.

Herrera delivers salary relief and potential pop for a Verlander stack, offering a cost-effective way to diversify. His upside, while not as high as the core, adds necessary depth to a contrarian build that uses Verlander advantageously.

Cardinals designated hitter involved in a seventh-inning catcher's interference that preceded Contreras’ exit; Herrera’s ongoing role in late-game sequences remains a point of emphasis for the club.