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• Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar: Poised to hit leadoff Opening Day

  Rotowire Mar 24, 2025

  Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Monday that he plans to hit Nootbaar leadoff Opening Day against the Twins, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Nootbaar is in the leadoff spot for Monday's exhibition game versus Triple-A Memphis in what Marmol indicated is a preview of how his lineup will look in the opener. Presumed leadoff man Masyn Winn is hitting ninth Monday following a rough spring and it appears that's where he'll reside initially, at least against right-handers. Nootbaar collected a .446 on-base percentage this spring and has a .348 OBP for his career.

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• Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar: Reaching base often this spring

  Rotowire Mar 19, 2025

  Nootbaar reached base three times and scored a pair of runs Wednesday as the Cardinals defeated the Nationals in Grapefruit League play. Nootbaar singled twice and drew a walk and is now sporting a .480 on-base percentage this spring. He hit leadoff Wednesday and is a candidate to bat there during the regular season, but Masyn Winn (wrist) -- who didn't play Wednesday -- is still the likely favorite to hit at the top of the batting order for St. Louis.

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• Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar: Homer, triple in win

  Rotowire Sep 28, 2024

  Nootbaar went 2-for-5 with a triple, a home run and three RBI in Friday's 6-3 win over the Giants. Nootbaar started the Cardinals' comeback with a third-inning solo homer, then he put his squad ahead for good in the fourth with a two-run triple. He has three multi-hit efforts over his last six games and now has seven such performances this month. The outfielder is at a .249/.344/.425 slash line, 12 homers, 45 RBI, 39 runs scored, 18 doubles, three triples and seven stolen bases over 107 contests this season.

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• Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar: Two hits, homer

  Rotowire Sep 26, 2024

  Nootbaar went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, an RBI double and an additional run scored during Thursday's 10-8 loss to the Rockies. Nootbaar belted his 11th long ball of the season, tagging Kyle Freeland for a solo shot in the first inning. Since the start of September, Nootbaar is 18-for-57 (.316) with three home runs, 13 RBI, 10 runs scored and as many walks as strikeouts (14).

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• Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar: Sitting against lefty

  Rotowire Sep 25, 2024

  Nootbaar is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies. The left-handed-hitting Nootbaar will retreat to the bench while the Rockies send lefty Austin Gomber to the bump. He'll be replaced in the starting nine by Thomas Saggese, who steps in at second base while Brendan Donovan moves out of the infield and occupies Nootbaar's usual spot in left field.

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• Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar: Slugs 10th homer

  Rotowire Sep 16, 2024

  Nootbaar went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Blue Jays. Nootbaar had the Cardinals' only multi-hit effort Sunday, and his homer was one of two extra-base hits for the team. He's had a decent September, going 13-for-36 (.361) with five extra-base hits, eight RBI and two stolen bases over 13 contests despite seeing fewer opportunities versus left-handed pitchers. For the year, he's up to 10 homers, 37 RBI, 32 runs scored and seven steals while slashing .248/.340/.406 across 97 games.

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• Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar: Out of lineup against southpaw

  Rotowire Sep 11, 2024

  Nootbaar is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds. Nootbaar had started every game since Aug. 20, but Wednesday marks just the second time the Cardinals have faced a lefty over that stretch. He'll begin the game on the bench as a result, with fellow left-handed hitter Alec Burleson also exiting the starting nine.

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• Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar: Swipes bag Tuesday

  Rotowire Sep 4, 2024

  Nootbaar went 2-for-5 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 7-4 extra-innings win over the Brewers. Nootbaar is locked in at the plate, going 19-for-60 (.317) over his last 17 games, a span in which he's been held hitless just twice. His steal Tuesday was his first since Aug. 1. The outfielder has regained a starting role in left field amid his hot stretch, with Alec Burleson at designated hitter, Jordan Walker in right field and Brendan Donovan at second base most frequently. Nootbaar is now at a .245/.329/.400 slash line with nine home runs, 34 RBI, 30 runs scored and six steals over 87 contests this season.

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• Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar: Sitting versus southpaw

  Rotowire Aug 16, 2024

  Nootbaar is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers, John Denton of MLB.com reports. The left-handed hitting Nootbaar will take a seat as the Dodgers use southpaw Justin Wrobleski as their starting pitcher. It will be Tommy Pham in left field and Jordan Walker in right field for St. Louis.

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• Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar: Not facing lefty

  Rotowire Aug 5, 2024

  Nootbaar is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets. The lefty-hitting Nootbaar started in center field against left-hander Justin Steele in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Cubs, but he'll hit the bench Monday as the Cardinals match up against another southpaw (Sean Manaea). The freshly recalled Victor Scott will pick up the start in center Monday and will be flanked by Tommy Pham in left field and Alec Burleson in right field.

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• Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar: Getting night off

  Rotowire Jul 26, 2024

  Nootbaar is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Nootbaar will rest Friday after starting six consecutive games, yielding to Dylan Carlson in right field. Nootbaar is 6-for-20 with a solo home run and a double since the All-Star break.

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• Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar: Goes yard Sunday

  Rotowire Jul 22, 2024

  Nootbaar went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 6-2 win over Atlanta. This was Nootbaar's second homer in 10 games since he returned from an oblique injury. The outfielder is batting .256 and slugging .462 in that span while posting a 2:8 BB:K. For the season, he's at a .239/.328/.417 slash line with seven homers, 21 RBI, 18 runs scored and four stolen bases through 205 plate appearances.

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• Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar: Logs steal in nightcap

  Rotowire Jul 21, 2024

  Nootbaar went 1-for-4 with a double and a stolen base in a 9-5 win over Atlanta in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader. The outfielder collected three hits on the day after going 2-for-3 with a walk in a 3-2 loss in the matinee. Nootbaar is batting .250 with a home run and two doubles across nine games since he returned from an oblique injury that cost him more than five weeks. For the season, Nootbaar is slashing .237/.325/.401 with six homers, four steals, 20 RBI, 17 runs scored, nine doubles and a triple over 201 plate appearances. He's operated as the Cardinals' top right fielder since his return, though he occasionally shifts over to center when Michael Siani is out of the lineup.

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• Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar: Remaining on rehab assignment

  Rotowire Jul 5, 2024

  Nootbaar (oblique) will remain on his rehab assignment with Double-A Springfield for at least a couple more days to work on his timing at the plate, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. The initial expectation was that Nootbaar would rejoin the Cardinals on the road for their weekend series against the Nationals, but he's evidently not satisfied with his swing and will work to fine-tune things for a bit longer. It now seems likely that Nootbaar will return July 9 when the Cardinals are back home.

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• Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar: Beginning assignment Friday

  Rotowire Jun 27, 2024

  Nootbaar (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Springfield on Friday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. Nootbaar said he expects his rehab assignment to last roughly six games, which would put him in line to return to the active roster July 5 for the beginning of St. Louis' series with the Nationals. The 26-year-old outfielder has spent nearly a month on the injured list after straining his left oblique during a game in late May.

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• Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar: Could play rehab games this weekend

  Rotowire Jun 26, 2024

  Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Wednesday that Nootbaar (oblique) could begin a rehab assignment as soon as this weekend, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Nootbaar hit in the batting cage Monday and then took on-field batting practice Tuesday for the first time since suffering a strained left oblique in late May. It's not clear how many rehab games he might require, but a return from the 10-day injured list in early July appears doable.

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• Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar: Rehab assignment getting closer

  Rotowire Jun 24, 2024

  Nootbaar (oblique) is tracking toward beginning a rehab assignment soon, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. Nootbaar has been shelved since late May with a left oblique strain but appears close to being ready to play in games. The outfielder shouldn't need too many rehab games in the minors since he's been on the injured list for just over three weeks. A return before the All-Star break is likely.

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• Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar: Nearly ready to take swings

  Rotowire Jun 13, 2024

  Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Thursday that Nootbaar (oblique) continues to take part in "rotational work" and could resume swinging a bat this weekend, John Denton of MLB.com reports. The Cardinals will presumably ease Nootbaar into swinging by having him hit off a tee or hit soft-toss throws before he eventually gains clearance to hit against higher-velocity pitching. In addition to being able to hit without discomfort, Nootbaar, who has been on the injured list since May 31 with a left oblique strain, will also need to prove that the injury doesn't compromise him when he runs the bases or plays the outfield. He still appears to be at least a couple weeks away from being a realistic option to rejoin the Cardinals, and Nootbaar will presumably need to go out on a minor-league rehab assignment prior to being activated.

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• Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar: Exits with apparent side issue

  Rotowire May 29, 2024

  Nootbaar was removed in the bottom of the eighth inning of Wednesday's game against the Reds with an apparent left side injury, John Denton of MLB.com reports. He went 2-for-4 with a pair of base hits before being lifted from the game. Nootbaar grimaced on a check swing during a plate appearance in the seventh inning. He initially remained in the game after reaching on an infield single before eventually being pulled prior to the bottom of the eighth inning. The Cardinals could have more information on Nootbaar's condition after the game.

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• Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar: Returns to lineup Tuesday

  Rotowire May 28, 2024

  Nootbaar (hamstring) will start in right field and bat second in Tuesday's game in Cincinnati. Nootbaar missed two starts after tweaking his hamstring in Saturday's game against the Cubs, but he worked out prior to Monday's contest and is ready to roll Tuesday. The 26-year-old has a 1.096 OPS with two homers over his last eight games.

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