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Cardinals' Nootbaar Faces Uncertain Return After Heel Surgery
10/27/2025
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- St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar is recovering from heel surgery for Haglund’s deformities.
- Cardinals president Chaim Bloom said Nootbaar’s Opening Day 2026 status is uncertain, but he may not miss much time.
- Nootbaar underwent surgery on October 7.
- He played a career-high 135 games in 2025, batting .234 with 13 home runs.
- The team remains hopeful for a speedy recovery as they prepare for the upcoming season.
