Lars Nootbaar eyes Cardinals leadoff spot

by Bruno Mulé | Cardinals Correspondent | Mon, Mar 24th 4:37pm EDT

Lars Nootbaar could lead off for the Cardinals on Opening Day against the Twins, per team updates, batting first Monday in an exhibition lineup. (Derrick Goold)

Sure looks like an opening day lineup, FYI. https://t.co/zxJlT79DcT
— Derrick Goold (@dgoold) March 24, 2025

Fantasy Impact:

Nootbaar’s .446 spring OBP and .348 career mark position him atop Monday’s lineup versus Triple-A Memphis, hinting at Opening Day over Masyn Winn, who’s ninth after a tough spring. Fantasy managers in all leagues should roster him, banking on his on-base skills for prime value in St. Louis’ 2025 lineup if he sticks leadoff against righties.

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