Cardinals' Rebuild: Wetherholt Arrives, Nootbaar Sidelined

0:00It's March 25. You're listening to M.O.B. News today, AI-powered baseball coverage. I'm Corey with the story. The St. Louis Cardinals are in full rebuild mode this offseason, trading away veterans for promising young prospects to build for the future. Their top addition is Infielder, JJ Weatherholt, who's set to become the everyday second baseman after they dealt Brendan Donovan. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, they placed outfielder Lars Newbar on the 60-day injured list. Newbar is dealing with a slow recovery from double heel surgery, and the clock starts on opening day, keeping him sideline through Memorial Day at least. This move wasn't just about space, it's a sign his return might not be smooth. Fans and analysts see this as a chance for other outfielder like Joshua Baez and Jordan Walker to step up, especially since Newbar has been on the... Tray Block for months, without any deals. The Cardinals aren't counting on him much this season. Meanwhile, the injury bug hit again with right-hander Hunter Dobbins landing on the 15-day injured

1:02list for knee rehab after an ACL procedure. He came over in a trade with the Boston Red Sox and was eyeing a rotation spot. These setbacks test the Cardinals' depth early, but with fresh talent like Weatherholt arriving, the focus stays on long-term growth as spring training ramps up.