Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Fri 4/21/23 6:01 PM

Carlson is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Tyler O'Neill is also sitting. Alec Burleson will play left field, Lars Nootbaar is covering center field and Jordan Walker is in right.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Thu 4/20/23 12:10 AM

Carlson went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 14-5 win over the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson opened the scoring with an RBI double in the first inning. He then stole third and scored on an error by catcher Jose Herrera. Carlson added an RBI single in the fifth. The outfielder has gotten a bit lost in the shuffle for playing time, but he's now started two games in a row. The 24-year-old is slashing .237/.293/.316 with three RBI, five runs scored, one steal, three doubles and no home runs through 41 plate appearances. His best path to playing time is in center field against right-handed pitchers, though he's versatile enough to move around the outfield as necessary.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Sat 4/15/23 11:23 AM

Carlson is not in the lineup Saturday versus the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
Tyler O'Neill is also on the bench as Lars Nootbaar (thumb) makes his return from the IL and gets the start in center field. It's a tricky playing time mix in the Cardinals outfield at the moment, with five players competing for three spots in the lineup most days.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Fri 4/14/23 3:09 PM

Carlson (neck) is back in the Cardinals' lineup Friday against the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson missed a handful of games with a pinched nerve in his neck, but he's ready to rock Friday night in St. Louis. The 24-year-old will cover center field and bat eighth with right-hander Johan Oviedo on the mound for the Pirates. Tyler O'Neill is in left.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Thu 4/13/23 4:03 PM

Carlson (neck) remains out of the lineup Thursday against the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson hasn't appeared in a game since feeling a pinch in his neck while making a sliding catch Monday in Colorado, though he is expected to avoid the injured list. Tyler O'Neill will again start in center field and bat seventh Thursday versus the Pirates and right-hander Vince Velasquez.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Thu 4/13/23 1:12 PM

Cardinals manager Oli Marmol said Wednesday that Carlson is still dealing with pain in his neck, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson sat out Tuesday and Wednesday's games at Colorado after tweaking his neck on a sliding catch in Monday's series opener. It doesn't sound like an IL situation, but he remains day-to-day leading into Thursday night's game against the Pirates.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Tue 4/11/23 4:18 PM

Carlson (neck) is not in the lineup Tuesday at Colorado.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson felt a pinch in his neck while making a sliding catch in Monday night's series opener, though it's not believed to be a serious issue. Tyler O'Neill will play center field and bat sixth Tuesday against the Rockies and left-hander Kyle Freeland.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Tue 4/11/23 4:08 PM

Carlson (neck) is in the starting lineup Tuesday at Colorado.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson made an early exit from Monday's series opener at Coors Field after feeling a pinch in his neck, but it was never a serious concern. He will play center field and bat eighth Tuesday against the Rockies and left-hander Kyle Freeland.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Tue 4/11/23 9:11 AM

Carlson departed Monday's game against the Rockies after feeling a pinch in his neck, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
The move was considered precautionary, so Carlson should be fine in a day or two. He was making his fifth start in the Cardinals' first 10 games.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Mon 4/10/23 4:18 PM

Carlson is starting in center field and batting eighth for the Cardinals on Monday versus the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Most of Carlson's playing time so far this season has come against lefties, but he's getting an opportunity Monday versus right-hander German Marquez. Tyler O'Neill is on the bench.