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Not ready to return yet Nootbaar (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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

May return Monday Nootbaar (ribs) will play two more rehab games at Triple-A Memphis before being re-evaluated Monday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Nootbaar has gone 1-for-11 with an RBI and a run scored through his first rehab games and is now set for at least two more. Manager Oliver Marmol said the 26-year-old outfielder's return to St. Louis is more dependent on him getting enough reps in Triple-A than it is the rib injury he suffered during spring training, so there's a solid chance the Cardinals activate Nootbaar from the IL to make his regular-season debut Monday against Philadelphia.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Poised for rehab assignment Cardinals 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will hit and field Saturday Nootbaar (ribs) will play four innings in a simulated game Saturday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Nootbaar took eight at-bats in a simulated game Friday but didn't play defense, and Cardinals manager Oli Marmol noted that the outfielder felt no pain on his swings. Nootbaar will ramp up his activity Saturday by handling outfield duties as well, and his performance will give St. Louis a better indication of when he might return to major-league action.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with fractured ribs Nootbaar has been diagnosed with two non-displaced fractures in his left ribcage, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact He suffered the injury nearly a week ago while trying to brace himself along the side outfield wall during a Grapefruit League game. Nootbaar will be monitored over the next 10-to-14 days and could swing a bat some over that time based on 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 on Opening Day with Tommy Edman (wrist) also banged up. Dylan Carlson and perhaps Alec Burleson could pick up the slack in the meantime.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes CT scan on torso Nootbaar underwent a CT scan on his torso Thursday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • MLB.COM

Ends power drought Saturday Nootbaar 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets aboard three times Tuesday Nootbaar went 2-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Brewers.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Nootbaar will not start Saturday's game against the Phillies, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • MLB.COM

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

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

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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