Cardinals OF Lars Nootbaar exits Braves game (side discomfort)

Field Level Media|published: Sat 12th July, 16:22 2025

MLB: Washington Nationals at St. Louis Cardinals

Jul 10, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Lars Nootbaar (21) is congratulated by manager Oliver Marmol (37) after he scored against the Washington Nationals during the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar left Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves after five innings Saturday due to left side discomfort.

The game was tied 3-3 when Nootbaar was replaced by Jose Fermin in left field to open the sixth. He finished 0-for-2 with a strikeout.

Nootbaar, 27, has battled rib pain and an intercostal strain for several weeks. The five-year pro is batting .227 with 12 home runs and 37 RBIs.

--Field Level Media

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