Lars Nootbaar Traded to Diamondbacks, Says He's 'Excited but Sad'

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St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks at the MLB trade deadline, a move announced with just 25 minutes remaining before the cutoff. Nootbaar, who helped Japan win the 2023 World Baseball Classic, expressed mixed emotions, saying he is excited but sad to leave the only organization he has known. He looks forward to reuniting with former teammate Nolan Arenado and playing against Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers, though he admitted facing them is not enjoyable. The Diamondbacks and Dodgers compete in the same NL West division. Nootbaar's trade was one of 42 deals finalized on the deadline day, while pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano remained with the Rockies.


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