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Lars Nootbaar returns to Monday’s lineup

Lars Nootbaar

STL Left Fielder #21

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Lars Nootbaar is back in the lineup for Monday’s series opener against the division-rival Cubs.

Nootbaar is back in left field and hitting eighth after coming off the bench during Sunday’s series finale against the Reds. He made an early exit from Saturday’s contest due to dehydration after feeling lightheaded. The 28-year-old outfielder has hit .241 (32-for-133) with three homers, 15 RBI and one steal in 41 games since making his season debut back on June 5.

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Lars Nootbaar

AZ Left Fielder #21

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Lars Nootbaar blasted a pinch-hit, two-run homer in Wednesday’s extra-inning win over the Red Sox.

Nootbaar came off the bench and went deep for the first time in a Diamondbacks uniform when he took Red Sox reliever Greg Weissert out to right field in the sixth inning. It was his fourth round-tripper of the season.
Geraldo Perdomo

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Geraldo Perdomo (knee) is absent from the lineup for Tuesday’s contest against the Rockies.

There was some optimism that Perdomo would be able to give it a go after making an early exit from Monday’s series opener with left knee soreness. The 26-year-old receives some additional time off to rest and recover with veteran Ildemaro Vargas taking over at shortstop with recently acquired Lars Nootbaar moving up to the leadoff spot in his absence. Perdomo appears likely to avoid the injured list and remains day-to-day for now.
Lars Nootbaar

AZ Left Fielder #21

Diamondbacks acquired OF Lars Nootbaar from the Cardinals for RHP Daniel Eagen and LHP Sandro Santana.

Nootbaar heads to Arizona as a quality option against right-handed starters and won’t reach free agency until 2028. The 28-year-old corner outfielder has hit .234/.333/.354 with three homers and one steal in 183 plate appearances for the Cardinals since making his season debut back in early June.
Lars Nootbaar

STL Left Fielder #21

ESPN’s Jorge Castillo reports the Diamondbacks are acquiring Lars Nootbaar from the Cardinals.

It’s a bad sign for rookie Ryan Waldschmidt as Arizona appears poised to land Nootbaar in a buzzer-beater. The 28-year-old drew significant interest across the league with the Diamondbacks finding a way to get the deal across the finish line. He represents an immediate upgrade for Arizona against right-handed starters.
Lars Nootbaar

STL Left Fielder #21

The Athletic’s Chandler Rome reports the Astros are interested in Lars Nootbaar.

“Whether the Astros can meet St. Louis’ asking price is another matter. One source described the Cardinals’ ask as “astronomical,” which does not bode well for a club short on prospect capital,” Rome adds. Nootbaar missed most of the first few months of the season and is hitting .241/.347/.366 over 170 plate appearances. Nootbaar is under team control through the 2027 season.
Lars Nootbaar

STL Left Fielder #21

Lars Nootbaar came off the bench Sunday to go 0-for-1 with a walk against the Reds.

Nootbaar didn’t start after leaving Saturday’s game due to dehydration and lightheadedness, but that was probably at least partly due to a left-hander being on the mound for the Reds. Nootbaar entered as a pinch-hitter in the seventh and stayed in to play three innings in left field.
Lars Nootbaar

STL Left Fielder #21

Lars Nootbaar was removed early Saturday against the Reds because he was dehydrated and feeling lightheaded.

He was 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored before departing. The Cardinals are facing a lefty in Andrew Abbott on Sunday, so Nootbaar might get a day off, at least at the start.
Lars Nootbaar

STL Left Fielder #21

Lars Nootbaar went 1-for-2 with a walk, a three-run home run, two runs scored and a stolen base in Saturday’s win over the Braves.

Nootbaar’s home run was his third. He hit a three-run home run off Reynaldo Lopez in the first inning. Nootbaar walked, stole second base and came around to score in the fourth inning. He’s hitting .265 with a .781 OPS and 12 RBI in 102 at-bats.
Lars Nootbaar

STL Left Fielder #21

Lars Nootbaar went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and a run scored against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

Nootbaar had a single and a walk earlier in the game before starting the bottom of the ninth inning with a double. While he would come around to score, the Cardinals’ rally would fall one run short of tying the game. Nootbaar continues to mash at the plate since being activated. He’s hitting .291 with an .867 OPS and seven RBI in 16 games.
Lars Nootbaar

STL Left Fielder #21

Lars Nootbaar is not in the Cardinals’ starting lineup for Thursday evening’s showdown against the Royals.

With left-hander Noah Cameron toeing the slab for the Royals, Nootbaar will get a breather. Fellow left-handed hitters Jimmy Crooks and Nathan Church are also out of the Cardinals’ lineup on Thursday. Nelson Velazquez will start in Nootbaar’s place in left field and will bat cleanup for the Cardinals on Thursday night in Kansas City.

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Orioles designated RHP Albert Suárez for assignment.

This happened on May 2, and the Orioles wound up keeping Suárez and selecting his contract on May 19. It happened again on May 24, and he elected free agency, then re-signed with the Orioles a day later. What we’re saying is: Suárez can be DFAed, but he will eternally live on this roster anyway.
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Manuel Rodríguez

TB Relief Pitcher #39
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Rays POBO Erik Neander said RHP Manuel Rodríguez (elbow) will be activated off the injured list over the weekend.

Rodríguez has been on rehab assignment after undergoing Tommy John surgery last August. This is a pretty quick return from surgery, but the Rays are apparently excited about his progress despite a 10.50 ERA for Triple-A Durham on rehab.
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Graham Pauley

MIA 3rd Baseman #21
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Marlins optioned INF Graham Pauley to Triple-A Jacksonville.

Pauley has hit .194/.228/.306 in 115 plate appearances for the Marlins this year. The 25-year-old was only on the roster for 10 days this time and doesn’t appear to be a major part of their end-of-season plans.
- Rivers McCown

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Logan Driscoll

MIA Catcher #22
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Marlins purchased the contract of C Logan Driscoll from Triple-A Jacksonville.

With Graham Pauley optioned out, the Marlins will go with the rare four-catcher alignment (Joe Mack, Agustín Ramírez, Brian Navarreto, and Driscoll) in the short term.
Ramírez is likely done seeing time at the position, while the 31-year-old Navarreto might not be long for the roster. Driscoll, 28, hit .250/.343/.368 at Triple-A Durham this year and doesn’t figure to be a fantasy contributor.
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Nick Kurtz

ATH 1st Baseman #16
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Athletics transferred 1B Nick Kurtz from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

This frees up a 40-man roster spot for Michael Stefanic. Kurtz remains done for the season.
- Rivers McCown

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Kade Morris

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Athletics recalled RHP Kade Morris from Triple-A Las Vegas.

Morris will be back in a low-leverage, non-fantasy relevant role for the Athletics. He has a 11.70 ERA in three appearances (one start) for West Sacramento this year.
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Taylor Rashi

ATH Relief Pitcher #54
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Athletics optioned RHP Taylor Rashi to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Rashi threw two innings in Thursday’s game and allowed three hits and one earned run while throwing 43 pitches. He’s simply being exchanged for a fresh arm.
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Jacob Wilson

ATH Shortstop #5
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Athletics placed INF Jacob Wilson (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list.

This was reported to be happening yesterday and we now have official confirmation. Wilson is unlikely to play again this year and can be dropped in any re-draft formats where you were holding out hope for the Sacramento home park to help him out. Based on reporting he seems likely to undergo some sort of shoulder surgery in the near future.
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Michael Stefanic

ATH 2nd Baseman #16
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Athletics selected the contract of INF Michael Stefanic from Triple-A Las Vegas.

No stranger to the “replace Jacob Wilson” rodeo this year, Stefanic hit .400 in five plate appearances in an earlier appearance with the A’s when Wilson hit the injured list. The 30-year-old has hit .296/.405/.414 for Triple-A Las Vegas with six homers and nine stolen bases in 453 plate appearances.
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Alec Burleson is not in St. Louis’ starting lineup for Friday’s game against the Phillies.

It appears to just be a routine day off against tough left-hander Jesús Luzardo. Burleson is hitting .288/.355/.489 in 128 games this year with 21 homers and 93 RBI; he’s been a major reason the Cardinals have overachieved preseason expectations.
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