"That should help facilitate a return to catching in 2026, and Jones wrote for MLB.com yesterday that Herrera has spoken with manager Oli Marmol and incoming president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom to work out a plan for an offseason program designed to get him ready to return to catching next year. Jones adds that the club's plan for Herrera's offseason was created with the knowledge of the youngster's impending surgery and with plans on how to incorporate his rehab into his winter assignments."
"The 25-year-old has enjoyed a major breakout with the bat this year, as he entered today slashing .279/.366/.447 across 100 games this year before clubbing his 17th home run of the season in today's game against the Brewers to push his wRC+ up to 134 on the season. That's a top-25 figure in baseball among players with at least 400 plate appearances, tied with star outfielders Bryce Harper and Byron Buxton."
Ivan Herrera is scheduled to undergo surgery after the 2025 season to remove loose bodies from his throwing elbow, with the club expecting him to be 'full-go' by February's Spring Training. The procedure aims to correct throwing problems that forced a move from catcher to full-time designated hitter in July. Herrera has coordinated with manager Oli Marmol and incoming president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom on an offseason program that integrates surgical rehab into winter assignments. Herrera has slashed .279/.366/.447 across 100 games with 17 home runs and a 134 wRC+, placing him among the top hitters leaguewide. A successful defensive return would significantly increase his star potential.
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