Diamondbacks acquire Lars Nootbaar before trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 12:06 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks made a trade ahead of the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, acquiring outfielder Lars Nootbaar from the St. Louis Cardinals. In return, the Diamondbacks parted with pitching prospect Daniel Eagen and others, raising questions about the effectiveness of the transaction. Nootbaar, 28, is noted for his consistent offensive output but has struggled with injuries this season. Arizona did not address their pitching needs during the deadline and must reconcile this trade's potential impact on their lineup moving forward.
- •Diamondbacks trade Daniel Eagen for Lars Nootbaar before deadline.
- •Nootbaar has a career OPS of.742 and good defensive skills.
- •Eagen was ranked Arizona's No. 5 prospect prior to the trade.
- •Nootbaar has missed games in 2026 due to a foot injury.
- •Diamondbacks did not acquire any pitching at the deadline.
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