Diamondbacks acquire Lars Nootbaar before trade deadline amidst playoff push
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 3:27 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
On August 4, 2026, the Arizona Diamondbacks made a significant move by trading for outfielder Lars Nootbaar from the St. Louis Cardinals. As they remain competitive in the National League Wild Card race, currently holding a tiebreaker over the Philadelphia Phillies, some analysts deem this trade insufficient for their playoff aspirations. Although Nootbaar brings defensive capabilities and roster balance, critiques arise over the lack of additional moves to strengthen the team. With the Los Angeles Dodgers likely securing the division, the Diamondbacks need to enhance their chances of making a deep postseason run.
- •Diamondbacks acquire Lars Nootbaar from Cardinals before trade deadline.
- •They currently hold a tiebreaker over the Phillies for a Wild Card spot.
- •Analysts view the trade as insufficient for playoff contention.
- •They face challenges with the Dodgers likely winning the division.
- •Diamondbacks aim for another postseason run similar to three years ago.
- 3:27 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks named trade deadline loser despite Lars Nootbaar addition
"Arizona didn't go all in at the deadline.
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