Nootbaar Back, Cardinals Surge

Lars Nootbaar’s triumphant return to the St. Louis Cardinals lineup—after offseason heel surgery—has already made a splash, going 2-for-6 in a win over the Reds. His comeback couldn’t be more timely as the Cardinals battle through a rough stretch, now tied for first in the NL Wild Card race at 33-28. Nootbaar, feeling the nerves of Opening Day before settling in like a seasoned pro, brings much-needed power to a lineup brimming with young talent like Jordan Walker and Alec Burleson, backed by solid pitching—making a deep playoff run look very possible. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6e1902a145c8eca9