Nootbaar hit a solo home run in his only at-bat in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Dodgers.
Nootbaar's eighth-inning blast off Daniel Hudson ended up being the Cardinals' lone run in the game. Nootbaar has dropped into a strong-side platoon role with the Cardinals committing to Jordan Walker in right field against left-handed pitchers. It's a fair role reduction -- Nootbaar hadn't homered since July 21 and has gone just 6-for-30 (.200) over 14 contests in August. He's now slashing .231/.322/.385 with eight homers, 24 RBI, 22 runs scored and five stolen bases through 268 plate appearances this year.