HEALTH WATCH: St. Louis Cardinals Spring Training REVEALS Dobbins, Nootbaar & Herrera Developments

St. Louis Cardinals start spring training with major updates on Lars Nootbaar, Hunter Dobbins, and Iván Herrera’s injury recoveries—will these key players be ready for Opening Day? JD Hafron brings Cardinals Nation up to speed on Chaim Bloom’s injury reports, roster depth, and the new training facilities in Jupiter, Florida. Who is poised for a pivotal role in left field if Nootbaar isn’t cleared, and how will Ivan Herrera’s rehab affect the lineup?

The episode spotlights pitching depth with Richard Fitts and Andre Pallante in the mix, and weighs the pros and cons of potential roster additions like Nick Castellanos, Andrew McCutchen, and Randal Grichuk. Plus, hear all about the Cardinals’ spring broadcast and streaming plans, including TV and radio details for fans catching Grapefruit League action. Locked On Cardinals delivers all the insights on whether the Redbirds can outplay low expectations in 2026.

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Spring Training & Injury Updates

08:09

Ivan Herrera WBC & Roster Depth

20:07

Castellanos, Free Agency Options

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10 comments

  4. I don't think you'll see Brittlebar on the field till May or June? Shaving a bone is not a small deal. But, that should give some of these kids in the minors a real shot? I'd really like to see Nathan Church get a true shot?

  5. I think Burleson deserves to get his chance at first. If Herrera can't catch and Gorman doesn't have to be DH to give him his last chance as a hitter. Herrera could be stuck in left field until Nootbar comes back and perhaps beyond. Im glad when our players can't play in the WBC. It's time to concentrate on Cardinals. I still like the unpopular 1 year for next to nothing for Castellanos.

  6. I now expect Bloom to go after Nick Castellanos, with Nootbaar questionable. The Phillies released Castellanos and are paying off his contract 100%. Bloom can sign him to a league-minimum contract for 2026, we know that's something that will make Bloom salivate when he hears about it.
    But JD, there is no place on Detroit's roster for Castellanos, the corner outfield and DH rolls there are 100% filled. Baltimore might take a look, though. Tyler O'Neill is always hurt.

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