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Jun 30 2025Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that Nootbaar will likely remain out of the lineup until at least Tuesday while the outfielder manages a left intercostal injury, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar has been in and out of the lineup over the past week due to the injury, which he appeared to aggravate during a check swing in Saturday's 9-6 win over the Guardians. The left-handed-hitting outfielder sat out Sunday's 7-0 victory while Cleveland sent lefty Logan Allen to the bump, and it makes sense for the Cardinals to hold him out again Monday versus the Pirates while southpaw Andrew Heaney takes the hill for Pittsburgh. While the Cardinals seem hopeful that Nootbaar will be ready to go Tuesday, a stint on the 10-day injured list can't be ruled out, given the nature of the injury.
Jun 29 2025Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that he had no medical update available on Nootbaar, who is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians after he appeared to tweak his rib on a check swing Saturday, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar's absence from the lineup Sunday could have more to do with the fact that the Guardians are starting a lefty (Logan Allen) rather than an injury, but the outfielder's fantasy managers will nonetheless want to keep an eye on his status. Nootbaar, who had been nursing rib pain coming into Saturday, was able to finish out that contest.
Jun 27 2025Nootbaar (side) is batting fifth and playing left field Friday against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar missed back-to-back games with an intercostal injury, but he's feeling well enough to start Friday. He's riding a six-game hit streak, going 7-for-22 (.318) with three home runs and a 4:6 BB:K during that stretch.
Jun 26 2025Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that Nootbaar was unavailable Wednesday and again Thursday after receiving a pain-killing shot to combat an intercostal injury, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It explains why Nootbaar is absent from the lineup for a second straight day Thursday. The Cardinals are optimistic that they caught the injury early and expect Nootbaar to be ready to return to the lineup Friday when they begin a road trip in Cleveland.
Jun 25 2025Nootbaar is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed-hitting Nootbaar typically plays against left-handed pitching, but he will begin this one on the bench as the Cubs send southpaw Matthew Boyd to the bump. Fellow left-handed-swinger Brendan Donovan will patrol left field for the Cardinals.
Jun 23 2025Nootbaar went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run against the Cubs in Monday's 8-2 victory. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar got the scoring started in the contest with a two-run blast in the fourth inning, and his homer became contagious, as St. Louis slugged three more two-run shots over the following two frames. It was the 10th home run of the season for Nootbaar, marking the fourth straight campaign he has reached double-digit long balls. The fifth-year outfielder has an excellent chance of surpassing his career-best mark of 14 homers, which he reached in both 2022 and 2023.
Jun 22 2025Nootbaar is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar had started each of the Cardinals' last five contests, going 5-for-18 with a home run, a double, three RBI, two runs and a 4:5 BB:K. Though the lefty hitter appears to have settled back into a groove at the plate, he'll still get held out against select southpaws. Nootbaar will give up his spot in the outfield to Jordan Walker on Sunday with Andrew Abbott on the hill.
Jun 18 2025Nootbaar is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar was out of the lineup Saturday and Sunday in Milwaukee as he battles through a slump at the plate. He returned to action Tuesday, going 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored, and now finds himself back on the bench Wednesday. The Cardinals will turn to Brendan Donovan in left field and Nolan Gorman at second base.
Jun 17 2025Nootbaar will start in left field and bat seventh in Tuesday's game versus the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Each of Nootbaar's first 66 starts this season came from the leadoff spot. However, he's mired in a 1-for-32 slump with 17 strikeouts, prompting a move down to the lower third of the batting order after he was out of the lineup altogether the previous two games. Brendan Donovan is hitting leadoff for the second straight contest Tuesday.
Jun 15 2025Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said he expects Nootbaar to rejoin the lineup Tuesday versus the White Sox, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. "Just meet-us-in-Chicago-type thing," Marmol said. "Take a breather and let's get back on track. He'll find his way out of this." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Before sitting Saturday and Sunday, Nootbaar had gone 1-for-27 with 15 strikeouts -- including the first two four-strikeout games of his career -- over the previous six games, all Cardinals losses. Marmol is hoping that with two days out of the lineup plus Monday's off day, Nootbaar will be ready to reclaim the starting job in left field, though it's less certain if he'll resume leadoff duties right away. Brendan Donovan (toe) will serve as the Cardinals' table setter Sunday in his own return from a four-game absence.
Jun 14 2025Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Friday that Nootbaar will not be in the lineup Saturday in Milwaukee, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the second time in three games, Nootbaar went 0-for-5 with four strikeouts Friday. Across the last five contests, Nootbaar is 0-for-23 with 13 strikeouts, dropping his season OPS below .700 (.690) for the first time this season. Marmol indicated that he is considering moving Nootbaar out of the leadoff spot for a while, although he didn't commit to it.
Jun 10 2025Nootbaar is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar started the previous 16 contests but will hit the bench Tuesday while in the midst of a 1-for-19 slump. Brendan Donovan will move out to left field while Nolan Gorman receives a start at the keystone.
May 27 2025Nootbaar went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer, two runs scored and a walk in Tuesday's win against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar singled and scored in the first inning before swatting a two-run shot in the second. He snapped out of a brief 1-for-19 (.053) skid since his last multi-hit performance May 19. He also broke a nine-game homerless drought and is up to eight this season, including three in his last 14 appearances. Nootbaar improved his slash line to .249/.354/.411 with 18 extra-base hits and 34 runs scored through 246 plate appearances.
May 21 2025Nootbaar is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar will get his third day off of the season and will sit for the first time since April 18. The Cardinals will go with Brendan Donovan in left field and Nolan Gorman at second base in Wednesday's matinee.
May 14 2025Nootbaar went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and two total runs scored in a 14-7 win over the Phillies in Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar went 1-for-3 with a walk in the day game as well, extending his hitting streak to seven games. He has gone 11-for-30 (.367) during the streak, adding two homers, two doubles and six RBI. The outfielder continues to see steady playing time as the near-everyday left fielder and leadoff hitter. He's batting .256 with an .808 OPS, seven homers, 24 RBI, 28 runs scored and four stolen bases over 43 contests. The production isn't all that different from previous seasons, but he could hit some career highs just by staying healthy.
May 11 2025Nootbaar went 1-for-4 with a solo homer and a walk in Sunday's 6-1 victory against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar opened the game's scoring on the fifth pitch of the contest, taking southpaw MacKenzie Gore deep to right field. The long ball marked the seventh career leadoff home run for Nootbaar. Through 187 total plate appearances, the St. Louis outfielder is slashing .244/.369/.417 with six homers, 26 runs scores and 22 RBI while going 4-for-6 in steal attempts.
May 7 2025Nootbaar went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After beginning May mired in a 2-for-24 slump, Nootbaar broke out against Pittsburgh righty Mitch Keller. The three knocks were a season high for the 27-year-old outfielder, and he sports a .246/.374/.408 slash line through 37 games with five homers, four steals, 19 RBI and 24 runs while exclusively hitting leadoff for the Cards.
Apr 18 2025Nootbaar is absent from the lineup for Friday's tilt against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw David Peterson toeing the slab for the Mets, Nootbaar will be given a day of rest. Victor Scott has been elevated to the leadoff spot and will play left field, while Michael Siani receives a start in center field.
Apr 16 2025Nootbaar went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer and two walks in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar's third homer of the year proved to be the difference in Wednesday's win -- he launched a Ronel Blanco curveball 418 feet to center field in the fifth inning, putting St. Louis ahead 3-1. Nootbaar had a strong series against the Astros, going 4-for-9 with three extra-base hits in three games. He's now batting .284 with an .885 OPS, 10 RBI, 12 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases through his first 83 plate appearances this season.
Apr 8 2025Nootbaar is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first day off this season for Nootbaar, who is in a mini 1-for-14 funk at the plate. Victor Scott is playing left field and batting leadoff Tuesday, while Michael Siani is getting the start in center field.
Mar 31 2025Nootbaar went 2-for-3 with a solo homer, a walk and an additional run scored in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The St. Louis left fielder opened the game's scoring with his sixth career leadoff homer, launching it 365 feet to right field. Nootbaar entered the contest as a career .266/.365/.465 hitter in the leadoff spot, which he should continue to occupy for the foreseeable future. The 27-year-old could be poised for a solid season so long as he can stay on the field, as he has surpassed the 500 plate appearance mark just once in his previous four seasons due to injuries.
Mar 27 2025Nootbaar went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored Thursday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar batted primarily sixth in the order in 2024, though he appears to be the team's primary leadoff option against right-handed pitching. He led off the bottom of the first half inning with a single and came around to score, and he delivered his first home run of the season one frame later.
Mar 24 2025Cardinals 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 19 2025Nootbaar reached base three times and scored a pair of runs Wednesday as the Cardinals defeated the Nationals in Grapefruit League play. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Feb 12 2025Nootbaar will earn $2.95 million in 2025 after winning his arbitration case with the Cardinals, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cardinals had filed at $2.45 million. It's a substantial raise for Nootbaar, who is in his first year of arbitration eligibility. The 27-year-old has had trouble with injuries but has been productive when on the field, slashing .246/.348/.425 over parts of four seasons in St. Louis. Nootbaar is currently slated to be the Cardinals' everyday left fielder, although he could move to center field if the club winds up hanging on to Nolan Arenado.
Sep 27 2024Nootbaar went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a two-run triple in Friday's 6-3 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar started the Cardinals' comeback with his homer in the third inning, then put them ahead for good in the fourth with the 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.
Sep 26 2024Nootbaar 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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).
Sep 25 2024Nootbaar is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 21 2024Nootbaar isn't in St. Louis' lineup for Saturday's game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Nootbaar will step out of the lineup Saturday with southpaw Matthew Boyd scheduled to take the mound for the Guardians. Brendan Donovan will move out to left field in Nootbaar's stead, opening up second base for Thomas Saggese.
Sep 16 2024Nootbaar went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 11 2024Nootbaar is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 4 2024Nootbaar went 1-for-2 with two walks, one RBI and one stolen base in Wednesday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar has swiped a bag in consecutive contests, and he's up to seven steals on eight attempts this year. His bat has also come around lately -- the outfielder is on a nine-game hitting streak, going 12-for-33 (.364) in that span. Nootbaar is up to a .247/.334/.401 slash line nine home runs, 35 RBI and 30 runs scored across 333 plate appearances.
Sep 3 2024Nootbaar went 2-for-5 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 7-4 extra-innings win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 1 2024Nootbaar went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and five total RBI in Sunday's win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Coming to bat with the bases loaded and two out in the seventh, Nootbaar came through with a go-ahead, bases-clearing double to give the Cardinals a 10-7 lead. Nootbaar then iced the game with a two-run blast in the ninth inning, his first long ball since August 18. The 26-year-old racked up a career-high five RBI Sunday, the first game this season he has totaled more than two RBI. After the career day, Nootbaar now owns a .239 average with nine home runs, 34 RBI, 30 runs scored and five stolen bases in 85 games this season.
Aug 18 2024Nootbaar hit a solo home run in his lone at-bat in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 16 2024Nootbaar is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 12 2024Nootbaar is not in the lineup for Monday's game in Cincinnati, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar has now been out of the lineup for six of the Cardinals' last 12 contests and each of the last three times they have faced a left-hander. He's slashed just .214/.280/.321 since coming off the injured list in early July and could see his playing time cut further after the Cardinals recalled outfielder Jordan Walker from Triple-A Memphis on Monday.
Aug 9 2024Nootbaar is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even with right-hander Michael Lorenzen on the mound for Kansas City, the lefty-hitting Nootbaar is absent from the starting nine. Friday's contest marks Nootbaar's fourth time on the bench in nine games. Brendan Donovan, Victor Scott and Tommy Pham will fill the outfield.
Aug 6 2024Nootbaar is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays, Brendan Schaeffer of KMOV reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar has now been absent from the lineup for two straight games and three off the last four contests. He's slashing just .233/.296/.356 in 23 games since coming off the injured list a month ago. Tommy Pham, Victor Scott and Alec Burleson will make up the Cardinals' outfield Tuesday.
Aug 5 2024Nootbaar is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 3 2024Nootbaar isn't in the Cardinals' lineup Saturday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar will get a breather Saturday after going 1-for-7 with a stolen base through the first two games of the series. His absence will move Brendan Donovan into the outfield, allowing Nolan Gorman to start at the keystone.
Aug 2 2024Nootbaar went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar has gone 10-for-38 (.263) over 13 games since the All-Star break, adding a 6:10 BB:K and three extra-base hits in that span. The outfielder has operated as the Cardinals' primary right fielder, but the addition of Tommy Pham, a right-handed hitter, at the trade deadline appears to be a threat to Nootbaar's spot in the lineup versus southpaws. For the year, Nootbaar is slashing .236/.326/.394 with seven home runs, five steals, 22 RBI and 20 runs scored over 59 contests.
Jul 31 2024Nootbaar is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Rangers, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed-hitting Nootbaar will begin the game on the bench as the Rangers send southpaw Andrew Heaney to the hill. Tommy Pham, Michael Siani and Alec Burleson will make up the St. Louis outfield.
Jul 26 2024Nootbaar is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 22 2024Nootbaar went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 6-2 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 21 2024Nootbaar 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 10 2024Nootbaar went 2-for-8 with a solo home run, an additional run and a double Wednesday across both games of a doubleheader against Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar was a quiet 0-for-4 in Game 1 but came to life with a solo homer and a double in the nightcap. These were his second and third games since the outfielder returned from a nearly six-month-long absence due to a strained oblique. Nootbar has started each of the Cardinals' three games (twice in right field and once in center) since his return, so he seems to be locked into a near-everyday spot in the team's lineup.
Jul 8 2024The Cardinals activated Nootbaar (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar missed nearly six weeks of action with a strained oblique and is ready to return after going 6-for-23 with two home runs during a seven-game rehab assignment at Double-A Springfield. He should resume everyday duties in right field, resulting in Alec Burleson settling back in as St. Louis' designated hitter.
Jul 7 2024Nootbaar (oblique) is nearing a return and could rejoin the Cardinals as soon as Monday in Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar has been out since May 30 while recovering from a left oblique strain, but he appears to be on the cusp of being activated from the 15-day injured list. The outfielder went 6-for-23 with two home runs, three RBI and four runs scored over seven games during his rehab assignment with Double-A Springfield before joining returning to St. Louis.
Jul 6 2024Nootbaar (oblique) said he has finished his rehab assignment with Triple-A Springfield and is heading to St. Louis, Rob Rains of StLSportsPage.com reports. It's unclear if Nootbaar will join the Cardinals in Washington D.C. or wait for the team to return Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar had a postgame phone call with Cardinals manager Oli Marmol on Saturday to determine whether or not the outfielder was ready to return from his assignment, which resulted in Nootbaar being brought back from Springfield. The Cardinals are finishing up a road series with the Nationals on Monday before returning to St. Louis for a five-game homestand. However, it's unknown at this point if Nootbaar will join the team before they return home.
Jul 5 2024Nootbaar (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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 27 2024Nootbaar (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Springfield on Friday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 26 2024Cardinals 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 24 2024Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Nootbaar (oblique) took batting practice Monday and will do so again Tuesday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: If Nootbaar responds well to the consecutive days of BP, the Cardinals could clear the outfielder to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment later in the week. Though Nootbaar wouldn't seem to be a likely candidate to return from the 10-day injured list for any of the Cardinals' seven games this week, he shouldn't require a lengthy rehab assignment. Alec Burleson has been serving as the Cardinals' primary right fielder in Nootbaar's stead, but Burleson will likely settle back in at designated hitter once Nootbaar is activated.
Jun 13 2024Cardinals 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 31 2024Manager Oli Marmol said Friday that Nootbar (oblique) is expected to miss several weeks, John Denton of MLB.com ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: On top of what seems to be a multi-week absence, Nootbar will need at least a week-long rehab assignment in the minors, meaning the 26-year-old may miss the entirety of June. While he's sidelined, Alec Burleson should serve as St. Louis' everyday right fielder, while Matt Carpenter should see the brunt of the DH work.
May 29 2024Nootbaar 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 28 2024Nootbaar (hamstring) will start in right field and bat second in Tuesday's game in Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 27 2024Nootbaar (hamstring) remains out of the lineup for Monday's game in Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar was a late scratch from Sunday's lineup due to a hamstring issue. With tough left-hander Nick Lodolo on the mound for the Reds on Monday, it makes sense to hold Nootbaar out again. Cincinnati does another another southpaw scheduled to start Tuesday in Andrew Abbott, so it's possible Nootbaar could remain out until Wednesday. For what it's worth, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Monday of Nootbaar's injury that "we don't see it lingering," per John Denton of MLB.com. Dylan Carlson will be in right field Monday.
May 26 2024Nootbaar was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Cubs due to a minor hamstring issue, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Oliver Marmol said Nootbaar could easily play through the hamstring issue, which popped up Saturday, but they will play it safe. Matt Carpenter was added to the lineup at designated hitter, batting fifth.
May 25 2024Nootbaar went 3-for-5 with a triple, one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Saturday's 7-6 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar had gone 1-for-8 during the Cardinals' three-game series versus the Orioles earlier in the week. He broke out of the short slump with a strong Saturday that included an RBI triple, which gave St. Louis a big enough lead for the win. The outfielder doesn't offer a ton of speed -- the triple was his first of the year to go with three steals. He's added a .227/.338/.409 slash line with five home runs, 19 RBI and 14 runs scored over 155 plate appearances.
May 19 2024Nootbaar went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 11-3 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar is up to five homers on the year, four of which have come in his last 11 games. In that span, he's gone 12-for-39 (.308) with 10 RBI and a 10:8 BB:K. The outfielder had a slow start to the year after missing the first two weeks with broken ribs. Nootbaar is still slashing a middling .218/.331/.403 on the season, but he's trending in the right direction. He's added 17 RBI, 13 runs scored, two stolen bases and seven doubles over 33 contests while filling a near-everyday role in the Cardinals' outfield.
May 17 2024Nootbaar went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer, two walks and three runs scored in Friday's win over Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar opened the scoring with a two-run shot in the first inning. He later drew a pair of walks and scored each time. After a 21-game homerless drought, he's gone deep three times in his last nine games. He's up to four home runs with 12 runs scored and 14 RBi through 131 plate appearances.
May 14 2024Nootbaar is not in Tuesday's lineup versus the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tuesday will mark Nootbaar's first day off since making a delayed season debut April 12 after a stint on the injured list due to fractured ribs. Brendan Donovan, Mike Siani and Dylan Carlson make up the starting outfield for the Cardinals on Tuesday.
May 11 2024Nootbaar went 3-for-5 with two RBI in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar was one of five Cardinals with multiple hits in the contest, but it still wasn't enough to break the team out of its skid. The outfielder has gone 8-for-35 (.229) in May, adding four RBI and three extra-base hits in that span. He's still struggling overall with a .198/.294/.354 slash line through 110 plate appearances. Nootbaar has added three home runs, two stolen bases, 11 RBI and eight runs scored, and he appears to have a near-everyday role in the outfield since most of the rest of the Cardinals aren't hitting much better than he is.
May 10 2024Nootbaar went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's 7-1 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar has homered in each of the last two games, but he's batting just .184 (7-for-38) with five extra-base hits over his last 10 contests. The outfielder is up to three homers through 24 contests on the year, with the recent increase in power helping to make up for an overall lack of success at the plate. He's slashing .184/.290/.356 with nine RBI, eight runs scored, six doubles and two stolen bases through 101 plate appearances. Nootbaar continues to split time between left field and right field depending on where Brendan Donovan plays.
May 8 2024Nootbaar went 1-for-2 with a solo homer, three walks and two runs scored in Tuesday's loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar supplied a late home run in the ninth off Adam Ottavino to bring the Cardinals within two runs. It was his first long ball since his season debut April 12. His eye at the plate was magnificent, as he drew three walks for the first time since Sept. 15 after having walked just twice since April 20 entering Tuesday's game. The 26-year-old has yet to find a groove at the dish thus far, slashing only .183/.295/.329 with eight extra-base hits, eight RBI, seven runs and a 13:17 BB:K in 96 plate appearances.
Apr 24 2024Nootbaar went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Wednesday's win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar doubled in his final at-bat of the contest to send home Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt, giving the Cardinals a 4-1 lead. It was only the left fielder's fourth multi-base hit of the season, though he's now driven in two runs in two of his last three games. Nootbaar has also hit safely in six of his last seven contests, but is still yet to put together a multi-hit performance.
Apr 18 2024Nootbaar went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's loss to the Athletics while also drawing a walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar actually spoiled what could have been a productive start for the Cardinals' offense in the first inning when he grounded into a double play after the first two batters reached base to open the frame. He did, however, do his best to make up for it in his next at-bat, opening the fourth inning with a single before coming around to score St. Louis' first run on a Willson Contreras double. The left fielder has now hit safely in four of his first six games to open the season and even swiped his first bag in Wednesday's loss. He'll look to record his first multi-hit game of the campaign this weekend when the Cardinals host the Brewers.
Apr 12 2024Nootbaar went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer and a walk in Friday's win over Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar made his season debut Friday after beginning the year on the injured list due to fractured ribs. He wasted little time making an impact, knocking a 110 mph, two-run shot off Diamondbacks starter Brandon Pfaadt in the third inning. Nootbaar finished the 2023 campaign with 14 long balls, 11 steals and a .784 OPS in 117 games. Now that he's healthy, the 26-year-old should see near-daily playing time.
Apr 11 2024Nootbaar (ribs) was activated from the 10-day injured list by the Cardinals on Thursday, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar will make his season debut this weekend in Arizona after missing the first two weeks of the season with two non-displaced fractures in his left ribcage. He slashed just .190/.320/.238 in six rehab games but feels ready to help out the major-league club. The 26-year-old Nootbaar is expected to serve as the Cardinals' everyday left fielder.
Apr 10 2024Nootbaar (ribs) could be activated from the injured list Friday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar will play in what might be his final rehab game with Double-A Springfield on Wednesday. The Cardinals have an off day Thursday and Nootbaar could join them for the beginning of their road trip this weekend in Arizona. Nootbaar has been out all season with two non-displaced fractures in his left ribcage. He had been slated for everyday duties in left field before getting hurt, but it's possible the Cards will consider using him in center field if they opt to send Victor Scott down.
Apr 8 2024Nootbaar (ribs) will not be activated from the injured list Monday and will instead resume a rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar was back in St. Louis Monday to be evaluated and the Cardinals had left open the possibility that he could be activated. However, Nootbaar is just 3-for-17 so far in five games and the decision was made for him to sharpen his timing before returning. It seems likely that he'll be back this weekend in Arizona if all goes well, although that hasn't been confirmed. Nootbaar is coming back from two non-displaced fractures in his left ribcage.
Apr 6 2024Nootbaar (ribs) will play two more rehab games at Triple-A Memphis before being re-evaluated Monday, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar has gone 1-for-11 with an RBI and a run scored through his first three rehab games and is now set for at least two more games. Manager Oliver Marmol said the 26-year-old outfielder's return to St. Louis is more dependent on him getting enough reps at Triple-A than it is the rib injury he suffered during spring training, so there's a chance the Cardinals activate Nootbaar from the IL to make his regular-season debut as soon as Monday against Philadelphia.
Mar 30 2024Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Saturday that Nootbaar (ribs) will likely begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar got in four more at-bats and playing five innings in another simulated game at the team's spring training complex Saturday and came out of it with no issues. He is in line to play for Memphis on Tuesday and Wednesday before being evaluated for potential activation from the injured list when first eligible Thursday. Nootbaar -- who is working his way back from two non-displaced fractures in his left ribcage -- will be St. Louis' regular left fielder when he returns.
Mar 29 2024Nootbaar (ribs) will play four innings in the field and at the plate in a simulated game Saturday, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar took eight at-bats in a simulated game Friday, and Cardinals manager Oli Marmol noted that the team felt encouraged that the outfielder felt no pain on his swings. Nootbaar will ramp up his activity both at the plate and in the field Saturday, and his performance in that simulated game will give St. Louis a better indication of when he can return to major-league action.
Mar 26 2024The Cardinals placed Nootbaar on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with fractured ribs, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar has been held out since early March after fracturing two fractures in the left side of his ribcage. He resumed taking swings against soft-toss pitching Monday, and the Cardinals are optimistic that the 26-year-old won't need to spend much longer than the 10-day minimum on the IL.
Mar 25 2024Nootbaar (ribs) took soft-toss swings Sunday and Monday, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol saw video of Nootbaar's workouts and said the outfielder "looked really good" and "his body is responding well." Nootbaar will begin the season on the injured list with two non-displaced fractures in his left ribcage, but the hope remains that he won't be out long. He will be eligible for activation for the team's home opener on April 4.
Mar 22 2024Nootbaar (ribs) will begin the season on the injured list, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was always the likely outcome, but the Cardinals didn't make it official until now. Nootbaar is coming along in his recovery from two non-displaced fractures in his left ribcage and the hope remains that he won't have to miss too much time. A more specific timetable to return, however, has not been revealed. The Cards are likely to use a combination of Alec Burleson and Brendan Donovan in left field while Nootbaar is out, with Dylan Carlson also a possibility if Victor Scott makes the Opening Day roster.
Mar 14 2024Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Nootbaar (ribs) will have his progress re-evaluated by doctors Saturday, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marmol noted that Nootbaar was able to do some rotational exercises Wednesday and "feels better every day." However, the skipper added that the discomfort in Nootbaar's ribs is still lingering, and a timetable for his return to game action won't become clear until he's able to swing a bat pain-free. Nootbaar appears to be trending toward beginning the season on the injured list, but the Cardinals haven't officially ruled him out for Opening Day just yet.
Mar 8 2024Nootbaar has been diagnosed with two non-displaced fractures in his left ribcage, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He suffered the injury nearly a week ago while making a twisting catch during a Grapefruit League game. Nootbaar will be monitored over the next 10-14 days and could swing a bat during that time based on his pain tolerance. The Cardinals are not yet ruling him out for Opening Day, but it would appear to be a long shot. St. Louis appears likely to be without two starting outfielders to begin the year with Tommy Edman (wrist) also banged up. Dylan Carlson and perhaps Alec Burleson could pick up the slack in the meantime. Top prospect Victor Scott could also potentially work his way into the mix.
Mar 7 2024Nootbaar underwent a CT scan on his torso Thursday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar is dealing with lingering soreness after jamming his elbow into in his left side and ribs while trying to brace his fall along the side outfield wall during Saturday's game versus the Astros. The Cardinals medical staff reviewed the imaging Thursday, and the club is expected to have a better idea as to the severity and a timetable for Nootbaar by Friday afternoon. Nootbaar did say Thursday that he's "feeling better and better every day," so hopefully it's more of a day-to-day situation.
Mar 1 2024Nootbaar changed his swing over the offseason in hopes of hitting more pulled flyballs, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar worked with Nolan Arenado and Arenado's brother, former minor-leaguer Jonah, extensively over the winter. He's holding his hands lower, allowing for a more vertical swing path and more freedom to stay within the ball. Woo writes that Nootbaar's biggest priority is backspin, along with higher exit velocities and barrel rates as well as lower groundball rates. While Nootbaar's plate discipline remained excellent in 2023, his quality of contact, flyball rate and pull rate all regressed. The goal is to maintain the former while improving all of the latter aspects.
Sep 30 2023Nootbaar went 2-for-4 with a walk, a three-run home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 15-6 rout of the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took Fernando Cruz deep in the second inning to help the Cards race out to a 10-0 lead. Nootbaar snapped a 23-game homer drought with the blast, and he's mostly struggled in September, batting .194 (18-for-93) over 26 games. The 26-year-old heads into the final day of the season with 14 homers, 11 steals, 46 RBI and 74 runs and a .791 OPS over 116 contests, numbers very similar to his 2022 campaign.
Sep 20 2023Nootbaar went 2-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Prior to Tuesday, Nootbaar had gone 0-for-15 with three walks across his last four games. That small slump hasn't cost him a regular role or a spot atop the lineup against right-handed pitchers. The outfielder has maintained a .265/.373/.425 slash line with 13 home runs, 11 steals, 43 RBI and 69 runs scored over 106 games this season.
Sep 16 2023Nootbaar will not start Saturday's game against the Phillies, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar hits the bench against lefty Ranger Suarez, but that isn't necessarily a sign that he's going to be platooned over the final two weeks of the season, as he was in the lineup against the previous two southpaws the Cardinals faced. He does own a much better wRC+ against righties (135) than against lefties (96) and has struck out 25.9 percent of the time against southpaws compared to just 17.4 percent against right-handers, so some platoon risk remains for next season. For now, it will be Tyler O'Neill, Tommy Edman and Jordan Walker across the outfielder for the Cardinals.
Sep 11 2023Nootbaar went 2-for-5 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 11-5 loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 7 2023Nootbaar is absent from the lineup Thursday in Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 3 2023Nootbaar 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 2 2023Nootbaar went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 1 2023The Cardinals activated Noobaar (groin) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 29 2023Nootbaar (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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 28 2023Nootbaar (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 strength, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 27 2023Nootbaar (abdomen) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list within the next week, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 Monday through next Sunday.
Aug 17 2023Nootbaar (abdomen) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 16 2023Nootbaar was removed from Wednesday's game against Oakland with a lower abdomen contusion, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 12 2023Nootbaar went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI and a run scored in Friday's 12-8 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 9 2023Nootbaar went 2-for-5 with a home run an additional run scored and a steal in Wednesday's victory over Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 2 2023Nootbaar went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 7-3 win over Minnesota on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 28 2023Nootbaar went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Friday's loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 27 2023Nootbaar isn't in the Cardinals' lineup Thursday against the Cubs, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 24 2023Nootbaar (heel) went 1-for-2 with three walks, one RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 10-6 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 23 2023Nootbaar was removed from Sunday's game against the Cubs due to right heel soreness, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 21 2023Nootbaar is not in the starting lineup Friday versus Chicago, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 18 2023Nootbaar 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 15 2023Nootbaar went 3-for-10 with a solo home run over both games of Saturday's twin bill versus the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 1 2023Nootbaar 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 27 2023Nootbaar isn't in the Cardinals' lineup Tuesday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 20 2023Nootbaar isn't starting Tuesday against the Nationals, Bally Sports Midwest reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 19 2023Nootbaar (back) will start in right field and bat third Monday versus the Nationals in his return from the 10-day injured list, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cardinals are going with an outfield of Brendan Donovan in left field, Tommy Edman in center and Nootbaar in right in the series opener. Meanwhile, Jordan Walker will occupy the designated-hitter spot, and Dylan Carlson will begin the contest on the bench.
Jun 18 2023Nootbaar (back) is likely to return from the 10-day injured list Monday for the start of the Cardinals' three-game series in Washington, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar had a hit in each of 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 St. Louis 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.
Jun 16 2023Nootbaar (back) is on track to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Saturday, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 14 2023Nootbaar (back) will join Triple-A Memphis later this week and will soon begin a rehab assignment, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 Nootbaar does return, he would likely push Tommy Edman -- who has been playing center field -- back to the infield.
Jun 13 2023Nootbaar (back) could soon be ready for a minor-league rehab assignment, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 12 2023Nootbaar (back) took batting practice and did some sprints Monday, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 9 2023Nootbaar (back) felt lingering discomfort Thursday while trying to hit off a tee, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder is not going to be pushed into the full range of baseball activities until he's pain free, so his injured list stint will last longer than the minimum 10 days. He was eligible to return Friday from a lower-back contusion that has sidelined him since late May. In Nootbaar's absence, Tommy Edman has emerged as the Cardinals' primary center fielder, but the return of Dylan Carlson from the IL gives St. Louis another option.
Jun 2 2023Nootbaar was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a lower-back contusion, Matt Pauley of 1120 AM reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 June 9, but it's unclear whether he'll be ready to go at that time.
May 30 2023Nootbaar (back) is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 29 2023Nootbaar 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 26 2023Nootbaar went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, one RBI and one run scored in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 22 2023Nootbaar is not in the starting lineup Monday against Cincinnati, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 16 2023Nootbaar went 2-for-4 with two walks and four runs in Monday's 18-1 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 14 2023Nootbaar went 3-for-6 with two doubles and three runs scored in Sunday's win against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 12 2023Nootbaar went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, two RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 8-6 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar provided an RBI double in the sixth inning and added a game-tying RBI single in the ninth before scoring on a Nolan Gorman home run. Through 10 games in May, Nootbaar is hitting .389 (14-for-36) with three extra-base hits and three steals. The outfielder is up to a .302/.444/.442 slash line with three home runs, 13 RBI, 14 runs scored, a career-high five steals and three doubles through 108 plate appearances.
May 9 2023Nootbaar went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar's homer was his third of the season. He'd hit .294 (15-for-51) over 14 contests between long balls, but he had just two extra-base hits in that span. The outfielder is now slashing .288/.430/.425 through 100 plate appearances this season, and he's added 10 RBI, 13 runs scored and four stolen bases.
May 8 2023Nootbaar went 0-for-2 with two walks, a stolen base and two runs scored in Monday's 3-1 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar's four-game hitting streak came to an end, but he picked up his sixth multi-walk game of the year. He's also logged two of his four steals this season over the last three contests. The outfielder has earned a starting job in right field, and he's now slashing .289/.432/.395 with two home runs, nine RBI and 12 runs scored through 95 plate appearances.
May 6 2023Nootbaar went 3-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar is on a tear now, going 9-for-14 (.643) over his last three games. That's the kind of spark the Cardinals need from their leadoff hitter against right-handed pitchers, but the rest of the lineup has been a bit too inconsistent. Nootbaar's surge has him up to a .304/.442/.420 slash line with two home runs, three steals, seven RBI and 10 runs scored through 20 contests.
May 4 2023Nootbaar went 4-for-5 with a run scored in Thursday's 11-7 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar went just 1-for-13 over his previous four games, so this was at least a positive performance. All of the outfielder's hits were singles. He's now slashing .262/.416/.377 with two home runs, two stolen bases, six RBI and nine runs scored through 77 plate appearances. Despite his recent inconsistency at the plate, Nootbaar has routinely hit leadoff versus right-handed pitchers lately.
Apr 29 2023Nootbaar went 1-for-2 with three walks, one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar is hitting .296 with a 5:9 BB:K over his last seven games. The outfielder has settled into the leadoff spot against right-handed pitchers, and the demotion of Jordan Walker to Triple-A Memphis could afford Nootbaar consistent playing time going forward. For the season, Nootbaar is slashing .256/.448/.419 with two home runs, five RBI, eight runs scored and two steals through 58 plate appearances.
Apr 5 2023Nootbaar (thumb) might not require a rehab assignment before being activated from the 10-day injured list, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: If Nootbaar avoids a rehab assignment, he could be on track to return from the IL on April 10 when first eligible. The outfielder was deactivated Monday as a result of a bruised thumb he suffered on a slide in the Cardinals' season opener last week.
Apr 3 2023Nootbaar (left thumb contusion) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, Bally Sports Midwest reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He hasn't played since jamming his thumb on Opening Day. Juan Yepez was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. The soonest Nootbaar could return would be Monday, April 10 in Colorado.
Apr 2 2023Nootbaar (thumb) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar jammed his thumb sliding into third base on Opening Day, and he will miss a second consecutive game while recovering. With the second-year outfielder out, Alec Burleson will again start in left while hitting second for Sunday's series finale against Toronto.
Apr 1 2023Nootbaar's absence from the lineup Saturday against the Blue Jays is due to a jammed thumb, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Those who bought into the hype surrounding Nootbaar over the winter didn't want to see him on the bench in the second game of the season. An injury isn't exactly a better outcome, but thankfully this one doesn't seem too serious. He suffered the injury when sliding into third base on Opening Day, but imaging came back clear and he was able to swing Friday. He'll get the day off to manage some residual pain but does not appear to be at risk of a trip to the injured list. Alec Burleson starts in left field in his absence.
Mar 15 2023Nootbaar has gone 6-for-14 across four games for Japan at the World Baseball Classic. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar has racked up three RBI, seven runs and two stolen bases while posting a 4:3 BB:K in those contests. The 25-year-old hasn't hurt his chances of landing a starting role in the Cardinals' crowded outfield, though he struggled by going 1-for-5 over two Grapefruit Leagues before his breakout on the international stage. Nootbaar's biggest threat for playing time is top prospect Jordan Walker, who is expected to push for time in right field. Nootbaar can play in all three outfield spots, with Dylan Carlson and Tyler O'Neill also in contention at those positions with the Cardinals.
Oct 2 2022Nootbaar is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar has been seeing it well of late, posting a 1.141 OPS over his last eight games, but that will not prevent him from opening Sunday's game on the bench. Alec Burleson will join the lineup in Nootbaar's place.
Sep 28 2022Nootbaar is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar is one of several Cardinals regulars getting the day off for the series finale after St. Louis clinched the National League Central title with a 6-2 win Tuesday. Ben DeLuzio will take Nootbaar's spot in the outfield, manning center while batting ninth.
Sep 23 2022Nootbaar went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run, a double and an additional RBI in an 11-0 victory over the Dodgers on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar doubled in the second inning, homered in the fifth off reliever Phil Bickford and singled home a run in the seventh for his fourth three-hit game of the season. The 25-year-old has slumped through most of September but has turned it around over the last two games, batting 4-for-7 with two home runs, a double and two walks.
Sep 22 2022Nootbaar went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and two total runs scored in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar snapped the Cardinals' long scoreless stretch with his fifth-inning homer. The outfielder is still mired in a brutal slump in September, going just 5-for-46 (.109), through three of those hits have been homers. The outfielder looked to have taken an everyday role in August, but he's now on the strong side of a platoon with Dylan Carlson in center field. Nootbaar is at 13 homers, 37 RBI, 46 runs scored and four stolen bases while slashing .219/.339/.438 through 304 plate appearances this year.
Sep 21 2022Nootbaar is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar is 3-for-40 over his past 17 games and will step out of the lineup Wednesday in San Diego. Dylan Carlson will take over in center field while Juan Yepez starts in right.
Sep 17 2022Nootbaar isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Reds, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar hasn't started against a left-handed pitcher since Aug. 22 and will head to the bench with southpaw Mike Minor on the mound for Saturday's matinee. Dylan Carlson is starting in right field and batting fifth.
Sep 15 2022Nootbaar went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar began September 1-for-26 over his first nine games, though he's bounced back a bit. He's 2-for-6 with three walks over his last three contests, though the slump has cost him some playing time. The outfielder is up to 12 homers, 36 RBI, 44 runs scored, four stolen bases and a .224/.339/.443 slash line through 286 plate appearances this year. Alec Burleson is likely Nootbaar's primary competition for playing time in right field, but Burleson has gone just 2-for-12 with a walk and a run across four games since his first call-up.
Sep 10 2022Nootbaar isn't starting Saturday against the Pirates, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar has gone 0-for-22 with a run, an RBI, a walk and eight strikeouts over the last seven games and will head to the bench for the second time in the last three matchups. Brendan Donovan will take his place in right field and lead off.
Sep 8 2022Nootbaar isn't starting Thursday against the Nationals, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar is getting a chance to reset after he went 0-for-17 with an RBI and six strikeouts over the last five games. Alec Burleson will draw the start in right field and bat ninth.
Sep 3 2022Nootbaar will sit Saturday against the Cubs, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar joins several of his left-handed teammates in hitting the bench against southpaw Drew Smyly. He had an everyday role throughout most of August but has now hit the bench against the last two lefties the Cardinals have faced. Dylan Carlson will get the start in right field.
Sep 2 2022Nootbaar went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Friday's 8-0 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar continues to flex power late in the season, as he's gone deep six times in his last 16 games, accounting for more than half of his 11 homers this year. In that span, he's added three doubles, a triple, 13 RBI and 17 runs scored while finding a home in the leadoff spot against right-handers. The surge at the plate has Nootbaar up to a .244/.360/.478 slash line with 34 RBI, 42 runs scored and four stolen bases through 253 plate appearances this year.
Aug 31 2022Nootbaar went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run, two walks and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-3 extra-innings win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar didn't start Wednesday, but he pinch hit for Paul DeJong in the ninth inning. Nootbaar drew a walk and stole second, but he was left aboard. The game turned into a marathon, with the outfielder supplying the decisive hit in the 13th inning, a two-run blast that gave the Cardinals their margin of victory. The 24-year-old homered five times over his last 15 games in August, going 16-for-53 (.302) with 13 walks in that span. He's up to 10 homers, 32 RBI, 41 runs scored and four steals through 78 contests overall.
Aug 28 2022Nootbaar went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Sunday's 6-3 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Prior to Nootbaar's one-out solo shot in the sixth inning, the Cardinals had not recorded a hit against Atlanta starter Jake Odorizzi. The rookie outfielder continues to look good in August -- he's gone 14-for-43 (.326) with four homers, eight RBI and 13 runs scored across his last 12 games. For the season, he's up to a .246/.357/.467 slash line with nine long balls, three steals, 29 RBI and 38 runs scored through 235 plate appearances. Nootbaar has hit leadoff in 12 straight games versus right-handed pitchers.
Aug 24 2022Nootbaar went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-1 loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar provided all of St Louis' offense Wednesday with a solo home run to right field against Luke Farrell in the fifth inning. The round tripper was the outfielder's eighth on the season. The 24-year-old moved his slash line to .243/.361/.463 with the home run as he has made the most of his opportunities hitting out of the leadoff spot recently.
Aug 20 2022Nootbaar went 3-for-3 with a triple, two walks, three runs and three RBI during Saturday's 16-7 win against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar reached base five times during Saturday's win, walking in the third and ninth, singling in the fourth and eighth and tripling in the sixth, collecting three runs and RBI along the way. The 24-year-old has walked 15 times in 17 August games and his 15.3 BB% for the season ranks fourth among players with at least 150 plate appearances.
Aug 19 2022Nootbaar went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer, two walks and an additional run scored in Thursday's victory over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar led off the Cardinals' three-run first inning with an infield single and added a two-run homer in the sixth to extend St. Louis' lead to 12-0. Over his last 31 games (83 plate appearances), the second-year outfielder has slashed .313/.434/.566 while walking (19) more times than he's struck out (18).
Aug 12 2022Nootbaar went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Friday's 3-1 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar extended his hitting streak to six games Friday, and he's recorded two of his three steals this season in that span. The outfielder has gone 7-for-20 (.350) during the streak, lifting his season slash line to .241/.335/.426 through 59 contests, surpassing his games played from his rookie season last year. Nootbaar's added five home runs, 21 RBI, 23 runs scored, two triples and seven doubles while solidifying an everyday role in right field.
Aug 10 2022Nootbaar went 2-for-4 with two triples, two RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 9-5 win against Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar plated the final run in a big first inning for St. Louis with a sacrifice fly. He added two triples to his stat line, including one that knocked in the Cardinals' final run in the ninth frame. Nootbaar had just one big-league triple over 114 contests coming into Wednesday, and his fifth-inning stolen base was just the fourth of his career.
Aug 5 2022Nootbaar is starting in right field and batting ninth Friday against lefty Nestor Cortes and the Yankees, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's noteworthy that the lefty-hitting Nootbaar is in there with a same-handed pitcher on the mound for the opposition. He has now started 10 games in a row, including two against southpaws.
Aug 2 2022Nootbaar went 3-for-3 with a walk in Tuesday's 6-0 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three of Nootbaar's hits were singles, and he wasn't able to score despite twice getting into scoring position in four trips aboard. Still, the outfielder is enjoying a solid stretch at the plate -- he's gone 8-for-18 (.444) with five walks in his last six games. He's lifted his season slash line to .230/.321/.407 with five home runs, 17 RBI, 19 runs scored and a stolen base in 131 plate appearances. With Harrison Bader (foot) in the Bronx and Dylan Carlson taking over full-time in center field, Nootbaar has a clear path to a regular role in right field going forward.
Jul 29 2022Nootbaar went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-2 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar went back-to-back with Nolan Gorman in the sixth inning as the Cardinals doubled their offense from three to six runs. Since the All-Star break, Nootbaar has gone 4-for-15 (.267) with two extra-base hits, two RBI and three runs scored. The 24-year-old is getting a regular look in right field with Harrison Bader's (foot) absence requiring Dylan Carlson to cover center field. For the season, Nootbaar owns a .210/.294/.400 slash line with five homers, 16 RBI, 17 runs scored, a stolen base and five doubles through 119 plate appearances.
Jul 27 2022Nootbaar will start in right field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game in Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar will get a third consecutive start and his fourth in five games since the All-Star break after he went 1-for-2 with a pair of walks and a run in Tuesday's 10-3 loss. The Cardinals will get back Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado from the restricted list following Wednesday's contest, at which point Brendan Donovan could see more time in right field and close off Nootbaar's path to steady playing time.
Jul 16 2022Nootbaar went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Saturday's 11-3 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar has quietly hit safely in his last six games, though he had a brief trip to Triple-A Memphis in the midst of that stretch. He's gone 7-for-16 (.438) with four extra-base hits as he continues to improve at the plate. Through 101 plate appearances this year, he's slashing .200/.277/.378 with four homers, 14 RBI, 14 runs scored, a stolen base and four doubles. With Juan Yepez (forearm) and Harrison Bader (foot) sidelined, Nootbaar should have a chance to carve out a role against right-handed pitching until the Cardinals' outfield group is healthier.
Jul 15 2022Nootbaar was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old was demoted to Memphis on Thursday but will rejoin the big club a day later since Juan Yepez (forearm) was placed on the injured list. Nootbaar should serve as a reserve outfielder until Yepez or Harrison Bader (foot) are able to rejoin the active roster after the All-Star break.
Jul 14 2022Nootbaar was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar recorded hits in each of his last five games and went 6-for-12 with a homer, two doubles, three runs and three RBI over that stretch. However, he had lost out on some playing time recently and will head to the minors after Tyler O'Neill (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday.
Jul 12 2022Nootbaar hit a solo home run in his only at-bat in Monday's 6-1 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar replaced Juan Yepez in right field at the start of the eighth inning. In the bottom of the frame, Nootbaar hit a leadoff homer. The 24-year-old outfielder has filled more of a reserve role even with the Cardinals missing Tyler O'Neill (hamstring/wrist) and Harrison Bader (foot). Nootbaar has gone 4-for-12 with a homer, a double and three RBI in July, but he's still slashing a poor .173/.253/.321 through 91 plate appearances this season.
Jul 11 2022Nootbaar is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar went 2-for-6 with a double and an RBI while starting the final two games of the weekend, but he'll be on the bench for Monday's series finale. Brendan Donovan (illness) could be ready to rejoin the St. Louis lineup as soon as Tuesday's game against the Dodgers and Tyler O'Neill (hamstring/wrist) may be ready to come off the 10-day injured list before the All-Star break, so Nootbaar's small window of opportunity could come to a close quickly.
Jul 5 2022Nootbaar remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sitting for the third game in a row, Nootbaar looks to be the Cardinals' fourth outfielder at the moment, even while all of Tyler O'Neill (hamstring), Harrison Bader (foot) and Corey Dickerson (calf) are still on the injured list. Conner Capel will be rewarded with a third straight start in right field after going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI in Monday's 6-3 loss.
Jul 3 2022Nootbaar is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Nootbaar will have a clearer path to playing time in the outfield with all of Tyler O'Neill (hamstring), Harrison Bader (foot) and Corey Dickerson (calf) on the shelf, but he won't necessarily be a mainstay in the lineup, even versus right-handed pitching. Conner Capel will replace Nootbaar in the outfield Sunday with right-hander Zack Wheeler on the bump for Philadelphia.
Jun 28 2022Nootbaar is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Braxton Garrett on the mound for Miami, the lefty-hitting Nootbaar will bow out of the lineup after going 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Monday's 9-0 win. While Tyler O'Neill (hamstring), Harrison Bader (foot) and Corey Dickerson (calf) are all on the injured list, Nootbaar should continue to see steady starts against right-handed pitching.
Jun 27 2022Nootbaar will start in right field and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Marlins, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar was on the bench for the entire three-game series with the Cubs over the weekend, but he could temporarily step into a regular role versus right-handed pitching after fellow outfielder Harrison Bader (foot) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday. With Bader joining Tyler O'Neill (hamstring) and Corey Dickerson (calf) on the IL, the Cardinals' outfield depth in being tested at the moment, and Nootbaar and Brendan Donovan appear to be the most logical candidates to play alongside Dylan Carlson in most games. The lefty-hitting Nootbaar could give way to Juan Yepez against left-handed pitching, however.
Jun 24 2022Nootbaar went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar got the Cardinals within a run with his fifth-inning blast, but they couldn't even up the score. He's gone 3-for-9 across four games since he was called up to replace Tyler O'Neill on the big-league roster. Playing time is likely to be limited for Nootbaar as he fills the role of a fourth outfielder. He's slashing .169/.242/.305 with two homers, seven RBI, nine runs scored and a stolen base in 66 plate appearances overall.
Jun 20 2022Nootbar was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Monday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbar's arrival gives the Cardinals an additional outfielder with Tyler O'Neill (hamstring) hitting the injured list. Nootbar accomplished very little with his 57 plate appearances earlier in the season, striking out a third of the time while hitting .140/.228/.240.
Jun 10 2022Nootbaar was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar joined the active roster in late May when Dylan Carlson went down with a strained hamstring. He didn't see regular playing time and didn't have much success at the plate, hitting .147/.211/.294 across 15 games. With Carlson returning from the injured list Friday, Nootbaar will return to the minors.
Jun 7 2022Nootbaar is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Nootbaar's move to the bench coincides with Tampa Bay bringing a lefty (Jeffrey Springs) to the hill, but the 24-year-old appears likely to lose out on at-bats against right-handed pitching as well with Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) returning from the injured list Tuesday. With O'Neill back in action, Brendan Donovan is expected to see most of the starts at the other corner-outfield spot until Dylan Carlson (hamstring) is ready to return from the IL. Nootbaar went a collective 4-for-19 with a home run, two doubles, three RBI and two runs while starting in five of the Cardinals' last six games.
Jun 4 2022Nootbaar went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double and two RBI in Friday's 14-5 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar's gone 3-for-9 with a homer and a pair of doubles over his last two games. He continues to fill in for a depleted Cardinals outfield that's likely to be missing Dylan Carlson (hamstring) and Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) for roughly one more week. Nootbaar has a .154/.214/.282 slash line, four RBI, seven runs scored and a stolen base in 42 plate appearances. With his start in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Cubs, the 24-year-old will be in the lineup for a fourth straight game, though it's possible he's benched for the nightcap.
May 23 2022The Cardinals recalled Nootbaar from Triple-A Memphis on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar will make the jump to the big leagues fresh off going 3-for-5 with three home runs and seven RBI in Memphis' 10-4 win over Gwinnett on Sunday. Overall, Nootbaar produced a 1.050 OPS across 50 plate appearances with Memphis following his demotion from the Cardinals on April 25. While he's up with the Cardinals for the second time this season, the lefty-hitting Nootbaar could vie for a strong-side platoon role in the corner outfield with both Dylan Carlson (hamstring) and Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list.
Apr 25 2022Nootbaar was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar had been with the team since Opening Day but didn't have a path to regular at-bats. He went .125/.263/.125 in 19 plate appearances across the team's first 14 games, starting four times. Brendan Donovan was recalled to take his place on the roster.
Apr 23 2022Nootbaar went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and a pair of strikeouts in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar had seen little opportunity to play early in the season, but he's spelled each of Dylan Carlson, Harrison Bader and Tyler O'Neill once in the last four games. Through 19 plate appearances, Nootbaar hasn't made much of his limited playing time. He's 2-for-16 with one RBI, three runs scored, a stolen base and 3:9 K:BB. The 24-year-old will likely continue to serve as a fourth outfielder for the Cardinals.
Apr 11 2022Nootbaar will serve as the Cardinals' designated hitter and will bat fifth Monday against the Pirates, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar broke camp as the Cardinals' fourth outfielder, but he went unused off the bench for the first three games of the series with St. Louis went with an outfield of Tyler O'Neill, Harrison Bader and Dylan Carlson from left to right. The Cardinals will go with that outfield configuration once again Monday and likely in most games when all are available, but Nootbaar will get a look at DH in the series finale while Corey Dickerson and Albert Pujols take a seat.
Oct 2 2021Nootbaar went 2-fo-3 with an RBI single and a walk in a win over the Cubs on Friday. He was also caught stealing on his only attempt. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rookie's sixth-inning knock plated Tyler O'Neill to knot the score at 3-3 at the time. Nootbaar appears set to wrap up the regular season in highly encouraging fashion, as he's now hitting .471 (8-for-17) with two home runs, five RBI, a walk and four runs over his last six games.
Sep 25 2021Nootbaar went 3-for-4 with two solo home runs and three RBI in a 12-4 win over the Cubs in the second game of Friday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar went deep in the third and seventh innings of the nightcap. He also added an RBI single in the fifth. It was his first time leaving the yard since Aug. 13. The 23-year-old doesn't get a lot of starts, but he made the most of his opportunity Friday and is now slashing .221/.306/.432 with nine extra-base hits, 13 RBI, 13 runs scored, two steals and 12:24 BB:K over 109 plate appearances in his first MLB stint.
Aug 25 2021Nootbaar is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar posted a .758 OPS while starting in each of the Cardinals' last nine games, but he'll likely have to settle for a role as the team's fourth outfielder moving forward after Dylan Carlson (wrist) returned from the injured list Tuesday. Tyler O'Neill is dealing with back stiffness, but the Cardinals are labeling him as day-to-day and are hopeful he'll be ready to reclaim his usual spot in left field by the end of the weekend. O'Neill, Harrison Bader and Carlson will comprise St. Louis' everyday outfield from left to right when all three are healthy.
Aug 23 2021Nootbaar, who went 2-for-4 with a double in a win over the Pirates on Sunday, is hitting .368 (7-for-19) with Sunday's two-bagger, a home run and two RBI over his last five games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rookie has boosted his season average 67 points to .267 since Aug. 12, extending the hot hitting he'd displayed all season at Triple-A Memphis before his promotion. Nootbaar has also notably improved on the 18.4 percent strikeout rate he generated with the Redbirds, as he's gone down on strikes at a 16.2 percent clip over his first 68 encounters with big-league arms.
Aug 19 2021Nootbaar went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in an 8-4 victory against the Brewers on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Batting fifth, Nootbaar homered off Brandon Woodruff in the fifth inning to cap a five-run inning and later walked in the seventh to reach base twice in consecutive games. The 23-year-old has compiled an impressive .229/.321/.479 slash line in 48 at-bats and has filled in admirably for the injured Dylan Carlson. Look for Nootbaar to return to a fourth-outfielder/bench-bat role soon as Carlson is expected back within the next week.
Aug 18 2021Nootbaar will start in right field and bat sixth Wednesday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After providing a pair of pinch-hit home runs over the weekend against Kansas City, Nootbaar will draw his fourth consecutive start Wednesday. The lefty-hitting Nootbaar looks poised to fill a strong-side platoon role in the corner outfield while the Cardinals wait for Dylan Carlson (wrist) to return from the injured list.
Aug 13 2021Nootbaar went 1-for-1 with a two-run homer in Thursday's 7-6 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar remained out of the starting lineup once again Thursday, but he served as a pinch hitter in the top of the fourth inning and put the Cardinals on top with his two-run shot. Since returning to the major-league roster July 31, the 23-year-old has gone 2-for-4 with a homer, three RBI, two runs and a walk across six games.
Jul 30 2021Nootbar was recalled by the Cardinals on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbar appeared in his first 11 MLB games earlier in the year but didn't do much with his 30 plate appearances, hitting just .154/.233/.231. He'll likely serve a bench role for now.
Jul 19 2021The Cardinals optioned Nootbaar to Triple-A Memphis on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 7 2021The Cardinals recalled Nootbaar from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 1 2021Nootbaar was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 30 2021Nootbaar remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 26 2021Nootbaar went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, a walk and a run in a loss to the Pirates on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 23 2021Nootbaar is 1-for-6 with a triple, RBI sacrifice fly and a run in his first two big-league games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 22 2021Nootbaar is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers, batting ninth and playing left field, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nootbaar was recalled earlier Tuesday with Lane Thomas being sent to Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding roster move. Nootbaar will be making his major-league debut after slashing a strong .329/.430/.557 across 93 plate appearances with Memphis prior to being recalled Tuesday. While Nootbar is starting in left field during the series opener, he seems more likely than not to get most of his starts in the opposite corner of the outfield when the club returns to a NL park, as Tyler O'Neill will be moving back to left field at that point.