Jose Fermin secures Cardinals bench spot

by Bruno Mulé | Cardinals Correspondent | Fri, Mar 21st 9:47am EDT

José Fermín has clinched a utility reserve role on the Cardinals’ Opening Day roster, per team updates, edging out José Barrero for the St. Louis bench. (Katie Woo)

José Fermín has made the #STLCards Opening Day roster, per sources. He’ll serve as the back-up utility role/a contact bat off the bench.

The Cardinals hope to finalize their 26-man roster before they break camp on Sunday.
— Katie Woo (@katiejwoo) March 21, 2025

Fantasy Impact:

Fermín’s .924 OPS at Triple-A Memphis last year outshines his .504 OPS in 140 MLB plate appearances, landing him a Cardinals bench spot over Barrero. The 26-year-old’s big-league bat lags. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues might stash him, hoping his versatility and minor-league pop spark a midseason role in St. Louis’ 2025 infield if opportunity knocks.

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