May 20, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Lars Nootbaar (21) slides and catches a fly ball against the Baltimore Orioles during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
After spending a month on the injured list with an oblique strain, St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar is set to begin a rehab assignment Friday at Double-A Springfield.
Nootbaar, 26, has not played since May 29, when his two hits gave him seven total hits in a span of four games as he was just starting to recover from a slow start. Nootbaar started the season on the injured list with a rib injury.
In 39 games this season, Nootbaar was batting .234 with five home runs and 19 RBIs. Over four seasons with the Cardinals, the acclaimed defensive outfielder is a career .244 hitter with 38 home runs and 120 RBIs in 322 games.
St. Louis has been without infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman all season as he nears a return from wrist injury that required surgery in the offseason.
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Lars Nootbaar, the St. Louis Cardinals outfielder, is gearing up for a return to the field after a month-long stint on the injured list. The 26-year-old player is set to begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Springfield following his recovery from an oblique strain.
Nootbaar’s absence from the field has been felt by the Cardinals, especially as he was starting to hit his stride before the injury. In his last game on May 29, he managed to collect two hits, bringing his total to seven hits in just four games. This promising performance was cut short by the oblique strain, which forced him to take a break from the game.
Throughout the season, Nootbaar has showcased his skills with a batting average of .234, along with five home runs and 19 RBIs in 39 games. His defensive prowess has also been a key asset to the team, earning him acclaim as an outfielder.
Over his four seasons with the Cardinals, Nootbaar has maintained a career average of .244, with 38 home runs and 120 RBIs in 322 games. His impending return to the lineup is sure to provide a much-needed boost to the team as they strive for success in the ongoing season.
In the absence of Nootbaar, the Cardinals have also been missing the presence of infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman, who has been sidelined with a wrist injury that required surgery during the offseason. As both players near their return, the Cardinals are hopeful for a stronger lineup and improved performance on the field.
With Nootbaar’s impending comeback, fans can look forward to seeing his dynamic playstyle back in action, contributing to the Cardinals’ efforts to secure victories in the upcoming games. Stay tuned for more updates on Lars Nootbaar and the St. Louis Cardinals as they continue their journey in the MLB season.
