MILWAUKEE — Outfielder Lars Nootbaar will continue his rehab assignment and relocate this week to Class AA Springfield. That puts him ever closer — geographically as well as health-wise — to the majors.
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May 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Andrew Vaughn (28) hits a double during the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
May 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Garrett Mitchell (5) hits an RBI single during the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
May 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Victor Scott II (11) leaps to catch a fly ball during the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Cardinals pitcher Brycen Mautz throws a pitch during the sixth inning of a game against the Brewers, his MLB debut, on Monday, May 25, 2026, at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
May 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Victor Scott II (11) dives trying to catch a line drive during the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
May 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Luis Rengifo (13) throws to first base during the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
May 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) singles during the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
May 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera (48) drives in a rub during the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) throws to turn a double play as Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz (3) slides into second base during the fifth inning of a game Monday, May 25, 2026, at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
May 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) attempts to turn a double play as Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz (3) slides into second base during the fifth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
May 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) reacts after the final out of the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
May 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Andrew Vaughn (28) is tagged out by St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Gorman (16) after getting caught in a rundown during the fourth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
May 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Luis Rengifo (13) singles during the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
May 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Andrew Vaughn (28) hits a double during the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
May 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Matthew Liberatore (32) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
May 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Matthew Liberatore (32) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
May 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) throws a pitch during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
May 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (22) is greeted by third base coach Matt Erickson (68) after hitting a home run during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
May 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Matthew Liberatore (32) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
May 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) throws a pitch during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
May 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Jackson Chourio (11) steals second base before jSt. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) can apply the tag during the first inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
May 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (11) rounds third base before scoring a run during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
May 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Matthew Liberatore (32) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Cardinals starter Matthew Liberatore throws a pitch during the first inning of a game against the Brewers on Monday, May 25, 2026, at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
May 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) throws a pitch during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
May 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (22) is greeted by catcher William Contreras (24) after hitting a home run during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski throws a pitch during the second inning of a game against the Cardinals on Monday, May 25, 2026, at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
May 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Members of the military receive commemorative bats during a ceremony prior to the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
May 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson (41) walks to the dugout after striking out during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
May 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) throws a pitch during the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
May 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Brycen Mautz (52) catches the ball during warmups before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
May 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; General view of Memorial Day 2026 insignia on a base prior to the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
May 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; The St. Louis Cardinals warm up prior to the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
