Lars Nootbaar
OF STL
Mon 7/19/21 11:33 AM

The Cardinals optioned Nootbaar to Triple-A Memphis on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Nootbaar earned a look in an everyday role following his first big-league call-up in late June, but he served exclusively as a fourth outfielder in his second stint with St. Louis. Following his July 7 promotion, Nootbaar appeared in just two games for the Cardinals and picked up two plate appearances in total. He'll get the chance to play regularly upon returning to Memphis.

Lars Nootbaar
OF STL
Wed 7/7/21 6:40 PM

The Cardinals recalled Nootbaar from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie hit .160 with a triple and three RBI in 25 at-bats before being sent down July 1. Nootbaar's .310 average and five homers with Memphis have certainly turned heads, though, and he'll provide additional outfield depth going into the All-Star break. Carlos Martinez (thumb) was placed on the 10-day IL in a corresponding move Wednesday.

Lars Nootbaar
OF STL
Thu 7/1/21 1:17 PM

Nootbaar was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Nootbaar had gone hitless with a walk and two strikeouts in his last 11 at-bats, and he had been out of the lineup for each of the last two games. The 23-year-old will now return to the minors after Harrison Bader (ribs) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday.

Lars Nootbaar
OF STL
Wed 6/30/21 10:12 AM

Nootbaar remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty-hitting Nootbaar saw a streak of seven consecutive starts come to an end Tuesday, when Arizona brought southpaw Caleb Smith to the hill. Though Arizona will start a right-hander (Riley Smith) on Wednesday, Nootbaar will remain on the bench, perhaps signaling that his days as a regular in the St. Louis outfield could be numbered. The 23-year-old rookie is off to a 4-for-23 start (.174 average) to his big-league career.

Lars Nootbaar
OF STL
Sat 6/26/21 1:22 PM

Nootbaar went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, a walk and a run in a loss to the Pirates on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie has made a quick impression at the big-league level over his first four games, as he's now hit safely in three straight contests and has already driven in a pair of runs. Nootbaar has drawn starts in all four of those contests thus far and has certainly earned the opportunity for regular playing time with his early performances.

Lars Nootbaar
OF STL
Wed 6/23/21 4:48 PM

Nootbaar is 1-for-6 with a triple, RBI sacrifice fly and a run in his first two big-league games.
EDGE Analysis
The 23-year-old made his big-league debut in left field on Tuesday before drawing a turn in right field in Wednesday's matinee. Nootbaar's three-bagger came in the latter contest, and his efforts over the first pair of games are likely to continue earning him additional opportunities.