Nootbaar Dealt to Arizona as Cardinals Continue Rebuild
The Diamondbacks acquire outfielder Lars Nootbaar from St. Louis to bolster their wild-card push.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired outfielder Lars Nootbaar from the St. Louis Cardinals in a trade. Nootbaar remains under team control through the 2027 season, making him a valuable asset for Arizona's roster. The Cardinals appear to be continuing a sell-off or rebuild strategy by moving the controllable outfielder. The deal adds an established outfield piece to a Diamondbacks team competing for a wild-card spot.
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