LARS NOOTBAAR NEWS

Produces 10th steal Nootbaar went 2-for-5 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 11-5 loss to the Orioles.

Impact Nootbaar has cooled off in September, going 7-for-35 (.200) across 10 games this month. Four of his hits in that span have gone for extra bases, and he's added two steals. The outfielder continues to see a near-everyday role and some time atop the Cardinals' lineup. He's slashing .275/.381/.445 with 10 thefts, 13 home runs, 42 RBI, 67 runs scored and 21 doubles through 100 contests this season.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Nootbaar is absent from the lineup Thursday at Atlanta.

Impact Tyler O'Neill, Tommy Edman and Jordan Walker will start across the outfield as the Cardinals match up against left-hander Max Fried. Nootbaar has posted an .855 OPS in 317 plate appearances this year against righties, compared to a .704 OPS in 96 plate appearances versus southpaws.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets aboard three times Nootbaar went 1-for-3 with a pair of walks, a stolen base and two runs scored in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Pirates.

Impact Nootbaar went 2-for-12 with three walks, a home run and a stolen base over three games versus the Pirates during this weekend's series, his first action since mid-August. He's back to playing a starting role in center field after recovering from a groin injury. The outfielder has also returned to the leadoff spot versus right-hander pitchers. Nootbaar is slashing .279/.381/.452 with 13 home runs, 40 RBI, 63 runs scored and nine stolen bases through 93 contests overall. He's also maintained strong strikeout (19.6 percent) and walk (14.1 percent) rates.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in second game back Nootbaar went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Pirates.

Impact Nootbaar returned Friday from a two-week absence due to a groin injury. He's just 1-for-9 across two contests since he was activated from the injured list. Prior to sustaining the injury, he hit .333 (18-for-54) in August. For the season, he's at a .278/.378/.453 slash line, 13 long balls, 40 RBI, 61 runs scored and eight stolen bases through 92 contests in a breakout campaign. He should see plenty of playing time in the outfield over the final month of the season.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cards get Nootbaar, his infectious energy back in lineup ST. LOUIS -- As much pain as Cardinals leadoff hitter Lars Nootbaar was in after fouling a bouncing ball off his lower abdomen on Aug. 16, i...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • MLB.COM

Activated from IL The Cardinals activated Noobaar (groin) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Nootbaar was placed on the injured list Aug. 17 after getting hit below the belt by a foul tip. He went 3-for-6 with an RBI and a run scored during his two-game rehab assignment and will be back starting in center field Friday.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting rehab assignment Wednesday Nootbaar (groin) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday and could be reinstated from the 10-day injured list as soon as Friday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Nootbaar will work out with the Cardinals for a second straight day Tuesday before heading to Memphis to play in his first game since Aug. 16, when he suffered a groin contusion in St. Louis' 8-0 loss to Oakland. After taking part in baserunning and defensive work over the weekend, Nootbaar took batting practice Monday, so the 25-year-old looks as though he has resumed full activities. If activated this weekend, Nootbaar is likely to settle back in as the Cardinals' everyday center fielder.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not activated, but close to return Nootbaar (abdomen) is considered close to returning from the 10-day injured list, but he continues to work out on the side rather than with the team as he attempts to regain streng...

Impact Nootbaar had been eligible to return from the IL on Sunday, but he'll need some additional time to fully heal up from a lower abdomen contusion. Though he's continuing to take part in baseball activities, the Cardinals aren't yet ready to pinpoint a target date for his activation. While Nootbaar remains on the mend, the Cardinals will likely rely on a combination of Richie Palacios and Tommy Edman to fill in for him in center field.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return from IL Nootbaar (abdomen) is expected to be activated from the injured list within the next week, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Nootbaar was placed on the IL on Aug. 17 after taking a foul tip to a sensitive area. He's responded well to a recent uptick in baseball activities and should rejoin the Cardinals on their upcoming homestand, which runs from Aug. 28 to Sept. 3.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 10-day IL Nootbaar (abdomen) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact After fouling a ball off himself Wednesday, Nootbaar will now be sidelined for a over a week while nursing his injured abdomen. The outfielder will be replaced on the major-league roster by top prospect Masyn Winn, who had his contract selected from Triple-A Memphis.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared of structural damage Nootbaar (abdomen) was cleared of any structural damage after undergoing testing at a St. Louis hospital Wednesday night, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Nootbaar took a foul tip to a sensitive area in Wednesday's series finale against the Athletics and is not in the Cardinals' starting lineup for Thursday's series opener versus the Mets. He only has some minor soreness, though, and is expected to return at some point during the four-game weekend set at Busch Stadium.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined Thursday Nootbaar (abdomen) is not in Thursday's lineup against the Mets.

Impact He exited Wednesday's game with a lower abdomen contusion, so that could still be ailing him. It's also possible the team is just playing it safe with Nootbaar, given that a same-handed pitcher (Jose Quintana) is on the mound for New York. Tommy Edman gets the start in center field while Taylor Motter starts at shortstop and Jose Fermin starts at the keystone.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with injury Nootbaar was removed from Wednesday's game against Oakland with a lower abdomen contusion, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Nootbaar fouled off a pitch in the fifth inning that ended up hitting him below the belt and put him in a considerable amount of pain. The Cardinals should provide additional updates on Nootbaar's status before Thursday's contest, but the 25-year-old outfielder should be considered day-to-day for now.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stays hot Friday Nootbaar went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI and a run scored in Friday's 12-8 loss to the Royals.

Impact Nootbaar has hit safely in five straight games, and his last three have been multi-hit efforts. The outfielder is settling in as the leadoff hitter versus right-handed pitchers. He's slashing .286/.384/.460 with 12 home runs, eight stolen bases, 38 RBI and 57 runs scored through 86 contests this season.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homer, steal in win Nootbaar went 2-for-5 with a home run an additional run scored and a steal in Wednesday's victory over Tampa Bay.

Impact Nootbaar has been red hot of late, going 17-for-45 (.378) with five home runs over his last 12 games. He capped the scoring in the seventh inning Wednesday with a solo homer off Robert Stephenson, his 12th of the year. Overall, Nootbaar is slashing .278/.378/.448 with 56 runs scored, 37 RBI and eight stolen bases across 361 plate appearances this season.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Belts long ball in victory Nootbaar went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 7-3 win over Minnesota on Wednesday.

Impact Nootbaar hit one of three second-inning homers for the Cardinals in the victory, swatting a 411-foot two-run shot to right-center field. The outfielder has been swinging a hot bat of late, collecting multiple hits four times over his current six-game hitting streak. Nootbaar is batting a cool .500 (11-for-22) with four homers, seven RBI and five runs over the scorching stretch.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 31, 2023

Goes deep twice Nootbaar went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Friday's loss to the Cubs.

Impact Nootbaar accounted for the Cardinals' only two runs Friday. The 25-year-old has caught fire recently, going 9-for-19 (.474) with four homers and a 7:1 BB:K over his last six games. On the year, Nootbaar is now slashing .271/.377/.431 with 23 extra-base hits and 51 runs scored through 319 plate appearances.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Thursday Nootbaar isn't in the Cardinals' lineup Thursday against the Cubs, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Nootbaar will get a day off Thursday after going 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI during Wednesday's game against Arizona. Tyler O'Neill, Dylan Carlson and Jordan Walker will man the Cardinals' outfield from left to right while Nootbaar rests.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs eighth homer Nootbaar went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and a walk in Wednesday's 11-7 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Nootbaar recorded his second three-hit effort in his last five games. The outfielder is batting .298 with four homers, nine RBI and 21 runs scored over 23 contests in July, solidifying his place in the Cardinals' lineup as the starting center fielder. Nootbaar has a .268/.376/.408 slash line with eight long balls, 31 RBI, 49 runs scored, seven stolen bases and 13 doubles through 73 games overall.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in win Nootbaar (heel) went 1-for-2 with three walks, one RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 10-6 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Nootbaar's removal from Sunday's game versus the Cubs with the heel issue looks to be just a precautionary thing. The outfielder has gone 11-for-39 (.282) with a 9:11 BB:K over 11 contests since the All-Star break. He's walking at a 14.4 percent rate this season while maintaining a .263/.367/.394 slash line with seven home runs, 28 RBI, 48 runs scored and seven stolen bases through 71 games.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets green light Monday Nootbaar (heel) is starting in center field and batting fourth Monday against Arizona, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Nootbaar was lifted from Sunday's series finale against the Cubs with right heel soreness, but it won't force him to miss any additional action. The USC product is slashing .276/.368/.461 with three home runs, six RBI, two stolen bags and 18 runs scored through 20 appearances this month.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Departs with heel injury Nootbaar was removed from Sunday's game against the Cubs due to right heel soreness, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 25-year-old outfielder went 0-for-3 before being replaced by a pinch hitter during the seventh inning of Sunday's contest. Nootbaar should be considered day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener against the Diamondbacks.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits leadoff homer, scores thrice Nootbaar went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and three runs scored in Saturday's loss against the Cubs.

Impact Nootbaar wasted no time in getting the Cardinals on the board, crushing a leadoff home run on the very first pitch to open the game. He then added a leadoff double in his next at-bat before coming around to score on a Nolan Gorman homer. The center fielder reached base four times on the afternoon and has now drawn a walk in four of his last five games, hitting .294 over that stretch with seven runs scored.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against lefty Nootbaar is not in the starting lineup Friday versus Chicago, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Nootbaar will get a breather as the Cardinals take on left-hander Justin Steele. Dylan Carlson will replace him in center field and bat leadoff against the Cubs.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE