Cardinals may trade outfielder Lars Nootbaar during rebuild
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The St. Louis Cardinals are considering a trade of outfielder Lars Nootbaar. Currently in a postseason spot atop the NL Wild Card, the team has previously traded multiple key players and may look to deal Nootbaar, under contract for one more year, for young pitching. With a low OPS this season compared to previous years, trading him could benefit the franchise's rebuild efforts. Ken Rosenthal suggests that while keeping Nootbaar may seem ideal, moving him now would make the most sense for St. Louis.
- •Cardinals are in a postseason position in the NL Wild Card.
- •Nootbaar, 28, has only one year of control left.
- •Trading Nootbaar may yield young pitching in return.
- •His OPS this season is lower than in prior years.
- •Previous trades include key players like Nolan Arenado and Willson Contreras.
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Why a potential Cardinals trade of a beloved outfielder would 'make the most sense'
"This trade would make the most sense for St. Louis this summer.
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