Lars Nootbaar
OF STL
Wed 7/19/23 2:06 AM

Nootbaar went 0-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-2 extra-inning win over the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
Nootbaar's 11-game hitting streak came to a close, but he was still productive in his one trip on base Tuesday. The steal was his sixth of the season and his first since May 12. The outfielder is up to a .257/.356/.382 slash line after his recent surge, ans he's added six home runs, 27 RBI, 40 runs scored and 12 doubles through 65 contests this season. Nootbaar has split time between left field and center field lately, but he'll likely be at the latter position full-time once Tyler O'Neill (back) returns from the 60-day injured list Thursday. Dylan Carlson and Alec Burleson are expected to see reduced roles.

Lars Nootbaar
OF STL
Sun 7/16/23 1:40 AM

Nootbaar went 3-for-10 with a solo home run over both games of Saturday's twin bill versus the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
The homer actually came Friday prior to that contest's suspension for weather. The outfielder is on a nine-game hitting streak, going 11-for-38 (.289) in that span. Nootbaar is up to six homers, 26 RBI, 37 runs scored and five stolen bases through 62 contests overall while carving out consistent playing time in the Cardinals' crowded outfield.

Lars Nootbaar
OF STL
Sat 7/1/23 11:51 PM

Nootbaar went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in a 6-2 loss to the Yankees in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader.
EDGE Analysis
Nootbaar also went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in the afternoon game. The outfielder has gone 8-for-30 (.267) with three extra-base hits over his last eight contests, providing solid but unremarkable hitting as he battles to maintain a starting spot in the Cardinals' crowded outfield once again. He's slashing .258/.359/.384 with five homers, 23 RBI, 31 runs scored and five stolen bases across 52 games this season.

Lars Nootbaar
OF STL
Tue 6/27/23 3:14 PM

Nootbaar isn't in the Cardinals' lineup Tuesday against the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
Nootbaar has put together a mini three-game hitting streak, going 4-for-12 with an RBI and a run scored in that span. He'll take a day off Tuesday while Dylan Carlson gets a start in right field and bats sixth.

Lars Nootbaar
OF STL
Tue 6/20/23 3:26 PM

Nootbaar isn't starting Tuesday against the Nationals, Bally Sports Midwest reports.
EDGE Analysis
After going 0-for-4 in his first game back from the injured list Monday, Nootbaar will get a breather Tuesday. Dylan Carlson will start in right field and bat sixth.

Lars Nootbaar
OF STL
Mon 6/19/23 12:49 PM

Nootbaar (back) will start in right field and bat third Monday versus the Nationals in his return from the 10-day injured list, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Cardinals are going with an outfield of Brendan Donovan in left field, Tommy Edman in center and Nootbaar in right in the series opener. Meanwhile, Jordan Walker will occupy the designated-hitter spot, and Dylan Carlson will begin the contest on the bench.

Lars Nootbaar
OF STL
Mon 6/19/23 12:25 PM

The Cardinals reinstated Nootbaar (back) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's series opener in Washington.
EDGE Analysis
St. Louis activated Nootbaar after he capped off a three-game rehab assignment at Double-A Springfield with a four-hit, two-homer effort Sunday. Now healthy again after a three-week absence due to a lower-back contusion, Nootbaar should settle back into a near-everyday role in the corner outfield while likely occupying a spot near the top of the batting order when St. Louis faces right-handed pitching.

Lars Nootbaar
OF STL
Sun 6/18/23 4:24 PM

Nootbaar (back) is likely to return from the 10-day injured list Monday for the start of the Cardinals' three-game series in Washington, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nootbaar had a hit in each of his first three at-bats in Sunday's rehab game with Triple-A Memphis, including a long home run. It sounds like two rehab games are all Nootbaar will require, and he should return to a regular role atop the St. Louis lineup. The 25-year-old outfielder is slashing .266/.380/.390 with four home runs, 25 runs, 21 RBI and five steals in 42 games.

Lars Nootbaar
OF STL
Fri 6/16/23 6:26 PM

Nootbaar (back) is on track to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Saturday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nootbaar has already reported to Triple-A Memphis, where did an agility workout Thursday and will participate in a fuller range of pregame activities Friday. He's slated to DH in his rehab debut Saturday and then play the outfield Sunday before possibly returning to the Cardinals' active roster early next week. The 25-year-old outfielder has been sidelined since June 2 with a lower back contusion.

Lars Nootbaar
OF STL
Wed 6/14/23 12:10 PM

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.