Diamondbacks set to introduce Lars Nootbaar before game against Padres
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:43 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks are introducing outfielder Lars Nootbaar, who they acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals in a trade-deadline deal. Nootbaar, who is starting as the designated hitter in tonight's game against the San Diego Padres, has struggled this season with a.234 batting average. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo expressed optimism that Nootbaar can improve as he gets acclimated following surgery on both heels in the offseason. The game is currently underway at Chase Field, where Diamondbacks LHP Mitch Bratt is on the mound against a yet-to-be-determined Padres starter.
- •Nootbaar starts for the Diamondbacks after a trade from the Cardinals.
- •The game against the Padres is ongoing at Chase Field.
- •Mitch Bratt is pitching for the Diamondbacks.
- •The Padres have yet to announce their starting pitcher.
- •Nootbaar's season started late due to offseason surgeries.
- 10:43 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks vs Padres live updates. Lars Nootbaar will start
- 9:51 PMMLB Trade Rumors — Diamondbacks To Acquire Lars Nootbaar - MLB Trade Rumors
"The Arizona Diamondbacks were set to introduce outfielder Lars Nootbaar, whom they acquired in a trade-deadline deal with the St. Louis Cardinals.
"The D-backs get the lefty-hitting outfielder they've coveted. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 10:43 PMDiamondbacks vs Padres live updates. Lars Nootbaar will start
The Arizona Diamondbacks were set to introduce outfielder Lars Nootbaar, whom they acquired in a trade-deadline deal with the St. Louis Cardinals.
- MLB Trade RumorsAug 3, 2026, 9:51 PMDiamondbacks To Acquire Lars Nootbaar - MLB Trade Rumors
The D-backs get the lefty-hitting outfielder they've coveted. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
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