D-backs Land Nootbaar from Cardinals at Trade Deadline
Arizona adds outfielder Lars Nootbaar in exchange for two minor league arms and a player to be named later.
The Diamondbacks have acquired outfielder Lars Nootbaar from the Cardinals, sending minor league pitchers Daniel Eagen and Sandro Santana plus a player to be named later to St. Louis. Arizona made the move after finding themselves in a playoff position at the trade deadline. Nootbaar remains under team control for another season. The deal gives the D-backs an outfielder with strong plate discipline despite recent offensive struggles.
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