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Nootbaar's Return Boosts Cardinals' Sluggish Offense
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- May 22, 2026
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- 96
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Summary
The Cardinals offensive struggles, particularly from the bottom of their lineup, have become a concern. With only the top four hitters performing consistently, opposing pitchers can easily navigate the lineup. However, theres hope on the horizon as Lars Nootbaar, recovering from heel surgery, is nearing a return. His on-base skills and power hitting could significantly boost the offense, potentially elevating the performance of other hitters in the lineup. The question remains whether Nootbaar will return to his pre-injury form, but his presence could make the Cardinals lineup a formidable force from top to bottom. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ac86658b3f597d23