Nootbaar (back) will join Triple-A Memphis later this week and will soon begin a rehab assignment, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The hope is that Nootbaar will get in a few rehab games before rejoining the Cardinals prior to their trip to London to face the Cubs next weekend. Nootbaar has been out all month with a back injury. When Nootbaar does return, he would likely push Tommy Edman -- who has been playing center field -- back to the infield.