Iván Herrera named to NL All-Star team as Cardinals celebrate signing anniversary
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 11:02 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Iván Herrera, the longest-tenured member of the St. Louis Cardinals, was named to the National League All-Star team on July 10, 2026. This recognition comes exactly ten years after he signed with the organization. Herrera, who leads MLB with 24 hit by pitches this season, replaces Shohei Ohtani on the roster. He is joined by teammate Jordan Walker, who has 21 home runs and 73 RBIs, and reliever Riley O'Brien, selected as an injury replacement. Manager Oliver Marmol will serve as a coach in the All-Star Game. Herrera's journey to this nomination reflects his hard work and dedication behind the scenes, noted Marmol during the announcement.
- •Herrera ranks 14th in MLB in on-base percentage.
- •He has not committed any errors this season as a catcher.
- •Herrera has played in all 92 games for the Cardinals this season.
- •Jordan Walker and Riley O'Brien also selected for the All-Star Game.
- •Marmol praises Herrera for his offseason preparation.
- 11:02 PMYahoo Sports — Iván Herrera Celebrates Anniversary Signing with Cardinals with MLB All-Star Bid
"Iván Herrera, the longest-tenured member of the Cardinals from when he signed with the organization on July 7, 2016, was named an MLB All-Star slightly more than 10 years later on Friday. Herrera ranks 14th in MLB in on-base percentage and first in hit by pitches.
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