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St. Louis Cardinals NEED Lars Nootbaar to PRODUCE— but Will He Be Around To Do It?
St. Louis Cardinals face early roster uncertainty as Lars Nootbaar’s injury rehab and potential trade rumors overshadow spring training. Can the fan-favorite outfielder finally deliver a breakout season, or will young prospect Joshua Baez and in-house options seize the spotlight in left field? With top performers Brendan Donovan, Nolan Arenado, and Willson Contreras gone, the Cardinals’ youth movement is in full swing, raising questions about Nootbaar’s future and impact amid a reshaped lineup.
JD Hafron breaks down Nootbaar’s puzzling drop in offensive production despite strong Statcast…
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