LARS NOOTBAAR NEWS

Grabs steal as hitting streak ends 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.

Impact 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.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stays warm Saturday Nootbaar went 3-for-10 with a solo home run over both games of Saturday's twin bill.

Impact 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.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in nightcap 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.

Impact 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.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Nootbaar isn't in the Cardinals' lineup Tuesday against the Astros.

Impact 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.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Tuesday Nootbaar isn't starting Tuesday against the Nationals, Bally Sports Midwest reports.

Impact 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.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in RF, batting third Nootbaar is starting in right field and batting third Monday versus the Nationals in his first game back from the injured list.

Impact The Cardinals are going with an outfield of Brendan Donovan in left field, Tommy Edman in center and Nootbaar in right. Jordan Walker will slide into the designated hitter spot and Dylan Carlson will begin the contest on the bench.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brought back from IL The Cardinals reinstated Nootbaar (back) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's series opener in Washington.

Impact 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.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to be activated Monday Nootbaar (back) is likely to rejoin the Cardinals on Monday for the start of a three-game series in Washington, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Nootbaar had hits in 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 Cardinals' 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.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab games this weekend Nootbaar (back) is on track to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Saturday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for rehab assignment Nootbaar (back) is headed to join Triple-A Memphis and will soon begin a rehab assignment, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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 he does return, he would figure to push Tommy Edman -- who has been playing center field -- back to the infield.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing rehab assignment Nootbaar (back) could soon be ready for a minor-league rehab assignment, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Nootbaar experienced some renewed discomfort in his back when he tried to hit off a tee late last week, but he's made steady progress in the days since. The 25-year-old outfielder has not been ruled out for the Cardinals' series against the Cubs in London, which will take place June 24-25.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes batting practice Nootbaar (back) took batting practice and did some sprints Monday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Nootbaar had a little setback last week when he felt lingering discomfort in his back while hitting off a tee, but he appears to have made nice progress since then. He's already missed nearly a month of action and is expected to require a rehab assignment before being activated.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has lingering back discomfort Nootbaar (back) felt lingering discomfort Thursday while trying to hit off a tee, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Nootbaar is not going to be pushed into the full range of baseball activities until he's pain-free, so his 10-day injured list stint will last longer than 10 days. He was eligible to return Friday from the lower-back contusion that has sidelined him since late May.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IL with back injury Nootbaar was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a lower-back contusion, Matt Pauley of 1120 AM reports.

Impact Nootbaar suffered the injury during Monday's game against the Royals when he crashed into the outfield wall after making a catch. The move is retroactive to May 30, so he'll be eligible for activation on June 9, although it's unclear whether he'll be ready to go at that time.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Tuesday Nootbaar (back) is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Royals.

Impact Nootbaar was pulled from Monday's series opener against the Royals after tweaking his back on a play in center field. St. Louis is off both Wednesday and Thursday, so a decision on a potential IL stint can wait. Tommy Edman will cover center and bat ninth Tuesday.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with back spasms Nootbaar was removed from Monday's game versus the Royals due to lower-back spasms. He went hitless in his lone plate appearance prior to exiting the game.

Impact Nootbaar looked like he might have hurt his back after making a catch and falling into the outfield wall in the second inning. He was removed in the third after pulling up while chasing down a ball in the gap in the third. The Cardinals are calling the outfielder day-to-day. With a game Tuesday and then consecutive off days Wednesday and Thursday, Nootbaar seems likely to be out until at least Friday.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with injury Nootbaar was removed from Monday's game against the Royals in the third inning with an undisclosed injury, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. He went 0-for-1 bef...

Impact Nootbaar was chasing down a ball in the gap before pulling up close to the warning track and eventually crumpling to the ground. He quickly got back up and tried to walk off whatever injury he was dealing with but ultimately exited the field with the trainer. Presumably, the injury is leg- or back-related but the Cardinals should have more on the outfielder's condition soon.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets aboard four times in loss Nootbaar went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, one RBI and one run scored in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Guardians.

Impact Nootbaar has gone 9-for-20 (.450) with three extra-base hits and six RBI during his five-game hitting streak. The outfielder continues to look good as the Cardinals' primary leadoff hitter, though he's gone 14 games without a stolen base. For the season, he's slashing .285/.399/.417 with four home runs, 21 RBI, 25 runs scored and five steals over 39 contests.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Socks fourth homer Nootbaar went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 10-3 loss to the Reds.

Impact He launched his fourth homer of the season in the fifth inning, taking Ben Lively deep for a solo shot. Nootbaar has enjoyed a solid May with a .291/.374/.419 slash line, two home runs, three steals, 14 RBI and 15 runs in 22 games, and he's been the one constant this season in an otherwise injury-riddled Cardinals outfield.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against southpaw Nootbaar is not in the starting lineup Monday against Cincinnati, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Nootbaar will head to the bench as the Cardinals face off with southpaw Brandon Williamson on the mound Monday. Righty bat Oscar Mercado will take over in center field and bat eighth in the series opener with the Reds.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Hochman: The art of 'not hitting.' Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar walks better than most in baseball The walk in baseball is actually kind of weird. In-game success is generally generated from a physical accomplishment — hitting a ball, thro...

MAY 18, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Benjamin Hochman: The art of 'not hitting.' Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar walks better than most in baseball The walk in baseball is actually kind of weird. In-game success is generally generated from a physical accomplishment — hitting a ball, thro...

MAY 18, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Crosses plate four times Nootbaar went 2-for-4 with two walks and four runs in Monday's 18-1 win over the Brewers.

Impact Nootbaar has been rewarded handsomely from sitting atop a potent St. Louis lineup that has produced 27 runs over the past two games, as he's come around to score seven times. The lefty-hitting Nootbaar will drop toward the bottom of the order when St. Louis faces southpaws, but he looks like he'll be locked into the leadoff role versus righties now that he's overcome his slow start to the season. Since the beginning of May, Nootbaar is slashing .380/.475/.520 with five extra-base hits, three steals, 13 runs and seven RBI in 13 games.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores three runs Nootbaar went 3-for-6 with two doubles and three runs scored in Sunday's win against the Red Sox.

Impact Nootbaar was all over the stat sheet Sunday, crossing home in the first, sixth and eighth frames. He's been on a tear over the last 10 games, going 17-for-40 (.425) with nine runs scored and six extra-base hits. On the year, he's slashing .302/.432/.448 through 118 plate appearances.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mother's Day surprise makes Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar emotional during ESPN interview The St. Louis Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar got a Mother's Day surprise during an interview on ESPN before Sunday night's game against the Boston...

MAY 15, 2023 • USATODAY.COM