Cardinals Reinstate Another Key Player from Injured List

“That’s what we were missing when he was gone, was a big right-handed bat,” Cardinals Manager Olliver Marmol said Sunday night. “He was doing a really nice job before getting hurt. Having him back he’s starting to find his timing. We’re seeing the result of it.”

Another Cardinals starter is scheduled to make a rehab start this week in Springfield, Tommy Edman. The Cardinals former Gold Glover hasn’t seen game action since last October after having surgery on his right wrist. Edman has been rehabbing with the team and with the training staff in Jupiter, Florida over the past few weeks.

The Cardinals’ Outfield Is Getting crowded

With Edman, Nootbaar, and Dylan Carlson all missing time this season, other outfielders have stepped up for the Cardinals. Alec Burleson has become one of the most effective bats in the League. Rookie Michael Sianni is making his case to be the best defensive center fielder in Baseball. Lately, Brendan Donovan has been a hot bat in the lineup. Carlson has had ups and downs in his two months since coming off the IL.

To make matters more complicated all but one of the five outfielders currently on the roster are Lefty batters. Carlson is the only exception as a switch hitter. Each day the outfielders will be auditioning for a role. However, still expect Nootbaar to get his fair share of opportunities to get in a groove because of his potential.