Lars Nootbaar Uncertain for Cardinals Due to Ribs Injury

Lars Nootbaar has been an important player for the St. Louis Cardinals this season. He has played in 78 games, starting 75 of them. He has a batting average of .227 with 11 home runs and 35 RBIs.

In his last five games, Nootbaar has hit three home runs. Despite a challenging stretch, his on-base percentage is .273 over those games. The Cardinals face the Pittsburgh Pirates next, but it is uncertain if he will play due to his ribs injury.