Lars Nootbaar

Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom said Lars Nootbaar might not be ready in time for Opening Day.

Fantasy Impact

Nootbaar underwent surgery on both of his heels earlier in October. He is not expected to have his rehab rushed. He remains a player to monitor as the offseason progresses.

Lars Nootbaar went 2-for-4 in the loss to the Rockies with a home run, one RBI, and two runs scored.

Fantasy Impact

After exiting Monday's game with a knee injury and taking Tuesday off, Nootbaar returned to action yesterday, recording two hits, including a solo home run. Following the game, Nootbaar is hitting .230 with 13 home runs and 41 RBI over 96 games this season.

Lars Nootbaar left Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies with a bruised left knee.

Fantasy Impact

Nootbaar hit a foul ball off his knee during an at-bat in the third inning and was eventually replaced by Jordan Walker in right field. The team will likely provide an update on the injury before Tuesday's game against the Rockies.

The Cardinals have activated outfielder Lars Nootbaar from the injured list on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Nootbaar has been out of action since July 12 but will return on Saturday. The 27-year-old has hit .227 with 12 homers, four steals, and a .713 OPS across 88 games on the season.

Katie Woo reports the Cardinals are not expected to trade Lars Nootbaar.

Fantasy Impact

Woo added that the Cardinals aren't expected to trade all three of Nootbaar, Brendan Donovan and Alec Burleson. There is still some time for them to change their mind, so it remains a situation to monitor.