Phillies target Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar as trade option this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 6:39 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies have been performing well under new manager Don Mattingly but seek improvements. A focus on adding a right-handed-hitting outfielder leads them to consider Lars Nootbaar of the St. Louis Cardinals. Nootbaar has dealt with injuries but has shown promise with a 110 career OPS+. While it's uncertain if he will be available for trade, teams are expected to show interest, prompting the Phillies to explore this option.
- •Phillies have a need for right-handed hitting.
- •Lars Nootbaar may be tradeable amidst injury recovery.
- •Nootbaar returned recently, showing ability with a home run.
- •Phillies performed well since changing managers.
- •Trade interest in Nootbaar expected if he's available.
- 6:39 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies need one specific player, but going after this Cardinals star instead would make sense
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