LF,CF,RF - St. Louis Cardinals IL60
- Age 28
- USC
- Bats: L
- Throws: R
Availability
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.
Nootbaar (heel) had surgery on both heels during the offseason. He is projected to open the season on the 10-day injured list while continuing his recovery.
Fantasy Impact
He is participating in baseball activities and increasing his workload as his condition permits. Nootbaar does not have a target date for appearing in games. A more definitive timeline is expected to emerge later this month.
Lars Nootbaar arrived to Cardinals camp on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Nootbaar was working his way back from surgery on both heels. He continued his rehab at home before reporting to camp. It is unclear if he'll be ready to go for the start of spring training games.
