Nootbaar's Return Boosts Cardinals Outfield

0:00It's April 24th. This is MLB News Today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. St. Louis Cardinals fans got some solid news on their outfield situation. Lars Newbar is expected to come off the 60-day injured list on May 24th, the first day he's eligible. That day comes from reliable reports, and it could really shore up their lineup soon. The team sits at 14 wins and 10 losses so far this season. Jordan Walker's been holding it down in right field, but the other spots haven't clicked yet. Nathan Church and Victor Scott II are still finding their groove after a slow start. Everyone's buzzing about what Newbar brings back. He's a proven guy who can deliver double-digit home runs around 40 RBIs and a batting average near 250 when healthy. He adds speed, too, making the outfield way more dynamic. This year, injuries like Haglan's deformities held him back a bit, but he still hit 13 homers with 48 RBIs and 64 walks over.

1:02135 games. Now fully recovered, he's primed to step right in and push those young guys. With Newbar rejoining on May 24th, unless planned shift, the Cardinals look poised to get even stronger and climb higher in the standings.