Overview

• Lars Nootbaar placed on 10-day injured list with an oblique strain, expected to miss several weeks.
• Jose Fermin promoted from Triple-A Memphis, hitting .346 with a 1.076 OPS this season.
• Alec Burleson and Dylan Carlson to see increased playing time in Nootbaar's absence.
• Nootbaar had been a key player in the Cardinals' recent offensive surge, batting .520 over the last 14 games.
• Manager Oliver Marmol emphasizes the importance of developing young talent like Jordan Walker.