Cardinals Promote Leo Bernal to Major League Roster

The St. Louis Cardinals will promote catching prospect Leo Bernal from Triple-A on Tuesday, just before their game against the Dodgers. This marks Bernal's first call-up to the Major Leagues, as reported by Francys Romero.

Bernal, who was added to the 40-man roster last November, will occupy one of the two additional spots as the roster expands to 28 players on September 1. Currently, the Cardinals have four catchers on their active roster, including Ivan Herrera, who has been utilized more as a designated hitter, and Pedro Pages, who has taken on most of the catching responsibilities this season.

Bernal has performed well at Triple-A, boasting a batting average of .279 with 16 home runs over 431 plate appearances. His offensive capabilities, combined with his defensive skills, have made him a notable prospect. As the Cardinals assess their catching situation, they may use September to evaluate Bernal and fellow catcher Jimmy Crooks, who could also be sent back to Triple-A. The team is considering various options as they prepare for the future of their catching lineup.