Lars Nootbaar, who had surgeries in October to remove Haglund’s deformities from both of his heels, is about 10 days away from returning to Minor League games. The Cardinals hope to get the outfielder back by the end of May.

Lars Nootbar has been on the Cardinals' 60-day injured list since the start of the season, but is nearing a return from injury.

Should St. Louis do this?

The Cardinals didn’t open the season with Lars Nootbaar on the 60-day injured list because they wanted to. They did it because his heels still aren’t ready – and pretending otherwise would be malpractice. St. Louis placed Nootbaar on the…

The St. Louis Cardinals will now be without Lars Nootbaar for a long time due to a foot injury. He has been placed on the 60-day IL.

It's no surprise that Lars Nootbaar won't be ready for the start of the season after double heel surgery this offseason.

The St. Louis Cardinals will be without outfielder Lars Nootbaar to begin the 2026 MLB season due to an injury.

This would be a great trade for the Mets.