LF,CF,RF - St. Louis Cardinals IL60
- Age 28
- USC
- Bats: L
- Throws: R
Availability
Lars Nootbaar is set to play in a rehab game on Friday.
Fantasy Impact
Nootbaar is scheduled to play in left field on Friday. He'll likely be activated later in May.
Lars Nootbaar is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment during the week beginning May 10.
Fantasy Impact
Nootbaar is currently on the 60-day injured list after undergoing surgery on both heels. He is likely looking at a return in early June.
The Cardinals placed OF Lars Nootbaar on the 60-day IL with bilateral Haglund’s Deformity excision.
Fantasy Impact
Nootbaar was expected to open the season on the injured list, but him being placed on the 60-day IL is a bit of a surprise. He'll miss at least the first two months of the season.
Nootbaar had offseason surgery on both heels and has yet to be cleared for full baseball activities, though his recovery has progressed well. Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom said Monday the team will evaluate him this week to determine whether a 60-day IL stint is necessary.
Fantasy Impact
St. Louis would prefer to avoid the 60-day IL, as it would keep Nootbaar ineligible until late May. Nathan Church, Thomas Saggese and Jose Fermin are expected to cover left field in his absence.
Nootbaar had offseason surgery on both heels and will begin the 2026 season on the Cardinals' injured list. There is no clear timeline for when he'll be ready to make his season debut.
Fantasy Impact
Nathan Church is expected to pick up additional outfield starts in Nootbaar's absence.
