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Leo Bernal promotion and MLB debut with St. Louis Cardinals

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The St. Louis Cardinals prepared to promote catching prospect Leo Bernal from Triple-A Memphis to the Major League roster following the expansion of the active roster to 28 players. Bernal, a 22-year-old switch-hitter from Panama, was noted for his performance with the Memphis Redbirds, where he recorded 104 hits and 16 home runs. Bernal subsequently made his Major League Baseball debut during a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Starting behind the plate, he recorded his first career hit in the third inning, driving in teammates Iván Herrera and Jordan Walker. His debut marks him as the 73rd Panamanian player to reach the Major Leagues. Following his debut on September 1, Bernal became a key contributor during the final month of the season. In 24 games, he recorded 27 hits in 95 at-bats, maintaining a .295 batting average. His offensive statistics for the period include five home runs, 21 runs batted in, three doubles, and 12 runs scored, finishing with an OPS of .807 and a slugging percentage of .474. Defensively, Bernal has demonstrated a powerful arm and the ability to work effectively with pitchers. This performance follows his success in the Minor Leagues, where he earned a 2025 Gold Glove for his work as a catcher.

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