The St. Louis Cardinals made a significant roster move on Friday, activating catcher Iván Herrera from the 10-day injured list. In a corresponding move, first baseman/designated hitter Luken Baker was optioned to Triple-A Memphis.

Iván Herrera's Comeback Herrera, 24, had an impressive start to the season, batting .381 with four home runs and 11 RBIs in just seven games before a bone bruise in his left knee sidelined him. His return is a boost for the Cardinals, who are looking to maintain their momentum in the season.

Manager's Strategy Manager Oliver Marmol has a plan to ease Herrera back into the lineup. "For the next couple of weeks, we can ease our way into DH'ing him, catch him, DH him," Marmol said. Herrera was in the lineup as the designated hitter on Friday night, batting sixth.

Roster Flexibility With Herrera's return, the Cardinals will temporarily carry three catchers. Herrera joins Pedro Pagés and Yohel Pozo, providing the team with flexibility and depth behind the plate.

Luken Baker's Move Luken Baker, who has been struggling to find consistent form, will look to regain his confidence and performance at Triple-A Memphis. This move allows Baker to get regular at-bats and work on his game.

Looking Ahead The Cardinals are optimistic about Herrera's impact as they continue their push in the MLB season. Fans will be eager to see how this roster adjustment plays out in the coming weeks.