ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Matrix Midwest) - The Cardinals have traded outfielder Lars Nootbaar to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The news broke just minutes before Monday’s 5:00 pm trade deadline.
The Diamondbacks are acquiring Lars Nootbaar from the Cardinals, sources tell me and @Alden_Gonzalez.
— Jorge Castillo (@jorgecastillo) August 3, 2026
Nootbaar, 28, has appeared in 48 games in 2026, recording a .234 batting average, 3 home runs and 16 RBIs. He started the season on the injured list with a heel injury, not appearing in a game until June 5.
The Cardinals are receiving two minor league pitchers and a player to be named later in the trade.
Sources: RHP Sandro Santana (AA), RHP Daniel Eagen (AA), and a player to be named later are the return to the Cardinals in the trade of Lars Nootbaar to the Diamondbacks.
— Francys Romero (@FrancysRomero) August 3, 2026
We have acquired RHP Daniel Eagen, LHP Sandro Santana, and a player to be named later from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for OF Lars Nootbaar. pic.twitter.com/XDiPtMogr9
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) August 3, 2026
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