The St. Louis Cardinals were a healthy team for most of the season, but the continuous playing through injuries may finally be catching up. After it was announced that a quartet of Cardinals underwent surgeries as the offseason began, Jeff Jones dove deeper into the rehab
Lars Nootbaar's surgery may be more concerning than initially feared.
2025 was actually Lars Nootbaar's healthiest campaign to date, playing in a career-high 135 games and only hitting the injured list one time due to a rib issue. That should have been enough for the team to get a clear view on Noot's potential, but it appears the organization is still unsure of his short-term and long-term fit with the Cardinals.