Lars Nootbaar out of the Lineup Wednesday

Cardinals' Outfielder Dealing with Back Tightness

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar has been ruled out of Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers due to back tightness. The 24-year-old is dealing with discomfort in his lower back, and the team is taking a cautious approach with him.

Nootbaar has been a key part of the Cardinals' offense this season, hitting .263 with 11 home runs and 41 RBIs in 96 games. He has also been a solid defender in right field, with a .987 fielding percentage.

No Timetable for Return

The Cardinals have not yet announced a timetable for Nootbaar's return, but he is expected to miss at least a few games. The team will likely recall a player from Triple-A Memphis to take his place on the roster.

In the meantime, the Cardinals will likely turn to Corey Dickerson or Juan Yepez to fill in for Nootbaar in the outfield. Dickerson has been hitting well in recent weeks, while Yepez has shown some power potential.

Cardinals Still in Playoff Contention

The Cardinals are currently 58-49, which is good for third place in the NL Central. They are 3.5 games behind the first-place Milwaukee Brewers and 2 games behind the second-place Chicago Cubs.

With just over two months remaining in the regular season, the Cardinals are still in the thick of the playoff race. They will need to continue to play well, and they will also need some help from the teams ahead of them.

Conclusion

The Cardinals will be hoping that Nootbaar's back tightness is not a serious injury and that he can return to the lineup soon. He is a valuable player for the team, and they will need him if they want to make a run at the playoffs.