Nootbaar Packed Light Amid Cardinals Trade Deadline Uncertainty
The Cardinals outfielder says he doesn't know where the deadline will take him, but his luggage suggests he's planning to return to St. Louis.
With the MLB trade deadline approaching, Lars Nootbaar admitted he is uncertain about his future with the Cardinals. Despite that uncertainty, he packed only a six-day bag for the current road trip, signaling an expectation of returning to St. Louis with the team. The comment was reported by Cardinals beat reporter Derrick Goold. Nootbaar's status as a potential trade candidate adds context to the Cardinals' deadline positioning.
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