St. Louis Cardinals catcher Iván Herrera prepares to take the field during a spring training baseball workout Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) Members of the St.

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Cardinals prospect Tink Hence, left, walks with Austin Love to the Cardinals clubhouse after pitching to hitters on the backfields of the Cardinals complex in Jupiter, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 ...