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Oli Marmol confirms Lars Nootbaar may return to Cardinals by Friday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 10:54 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Oli Marmol confirms Lars Nootbaar may return to Cardinals by Friday

Summary

Manager Oli Marmol announced that outfielder Lars Nootbaar could rejoin the St. Louis Cardinals by Friday, contingent on the outcomes of his final two rehab games with Triple-A Memphis. Nootbaar, recovering from double heel surgery, has not played this season and is scheduled for nine innings in the outfield on Tuesday and Wednesday. His return would alter the team’s roster, likely impacting players such as Thomas Saggese or Victor Scott. Nootbaar's rehab has shown positive results, and if successful, he is prepared to contribute to the Cardinals’ lineup against the Cincinnati Reds.

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Status Watch

•Nootbaar missed entire season after double heel surgery last October.
•He is set to play in two rehab games with Triple-A Memphis.
•Marmol indicates Friday is a realistic target for his return.
•Roster changes are expected with Nootbaar's activation.
•Nootbaar has performed well in the minor leagues during rehabilitation.

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10:54 PMYahoo Sports — Oli Marmol Dubs Lars Nootbaar's Return to the Cards 'A Possibility' by Friday

What they're saying

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Lars Nootbaar, who has missed all season following double heel surgery, is expected to return to the Cardinals by Friday if his final two games with Triple-A Memphis go well on Tuesday and Wednesday.
— Yahoo Sports

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