Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Tue 4/4/23 4:09 PM

Carlson is batting second for the Cardinals on Tuesday versus Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson will get the nod in left field -- along with a prominent lineup spot -- as left-hander Dylan Dodd makes his MLB debut in the start for Atlanta. Alec Burleson is sitting.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Mon 4/3/23 2:17 AM

Carlson went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's 9-4 win over the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson was on the bench in the first two games of the season, appearing as a defensive replacement Saturday. He spelled Tyler O'Neill in center field for Sunday's contest. Carlson struggled to a .236/.316/.380 slash line over 128 games last season and failed to win a starting job in spring training, though he could command more playing time if he hits well or injuries pop up. For now, Carlson is set to occupy a utility outfielder role, though his ability to play all three outfield spots should afford him fairly regular looks.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Sun 3/26/23 11:21 AM

Manager Oliver Marmol said Sunday that Carlson is likely to begin the season working as a utility outfielder and bench piece, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
It appears the 24-year-old will be the odd man out to open the season with prospect Jordan Walker making St. Louis' Opening Day roster. Carlson should still see a fair amount of action between the three outfield spots and designated hitter, but it seems Walker, Tyler O'Neill and Lars Nootbaar will begin the campaign as the primary outfield options.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Fri 3/10/23 1:13 PM

Carlson (arm) is starting in center field for the Cardinals' spring training game against the Mets on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson had been dealing with arm fatigue for the past week, but he was still cleared to hit, serving as the Cards' designated hitter while his arm recovered. With Jordan Walker turning heads early this spring, Carlson must take advantage of every opportunity he gets in the field to make up for lost time.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Tue 3/7/23 9:32 AM

Carlson (arm) could return to playing the outfield this week, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson has been limited to designated hitter duty -- he homered from the DH spot Monday -- as he works his way back from arm fatigue but is almost ready to play the outfield again. The 24-year-old is competing for playing time in the Cards' outfield and is surely eager to make up for lost time with Jordan Walker already creating some buzz with his strong early showing.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Sat 3/4/23 2:38 PM

Carlson (arm) is okay to hit but won't throw again until Monday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson's arm fatigue appears to be a minor issue, but the Cardinals won't rush anything with the outfielder in spring games. He may serve as a designated hitter for a couple of games before returning to the field later next week.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Thu 2/23/23 5:40 PM

Carlson said Wednesday that he put on 12 pounds of muscle over the winter, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson reported to Cardinals camp in Florida at 205 pounds, and he said he was able to bulk up via intensive weight room workouts and a 4,500-calorie diet. This is going to be a prove-it type of season in many ways for the 24-year-old former top prospect, who struggled to a .236/.316/.380 batting line with eight home runs and five stolen bases over 128 regular-season games in 2022. He's trying to fend off teammate Tyler O'Neill for the starting center field job in St. Louis.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Sat 10/1/22 4:40 PM

Carlson isn't starting Saturday against Pittsburgh, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson started the last six games and hit .217 with four doubles, four runs, an RBI, a walk and five strikeouts. Lars Nootbaar will shift to center field while Alec Burleson starts in right Saturday.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Wed 9/28/22 5:20 PM

Carlson will start in right field and bat second in Wednesday's game against the Brewers, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson will stay in the lineup for the fifth game in a row after going 5-for-17 with four doubles, four runs and an RBI over the prior four contests. So long as Tyler O'Neill (hamstring) is stuck on the injured list, Carlson looks like he'll have a clear path to an everyday role in the outfield.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Wed 9/28/22 12:35 AM

Carlson went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored in Tuesday's victory over the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson doubled and scored in the second frame before doing it again in the top of the sixth inning. The multi-hit effort was his second in his last four games and he is now batting .241 with five doubles, an RBI and six runs scored over 29 at-bats since returning from the 10-day injured list Sept. 17. Carlson is batting .240 with eight homers, 29 doubles, 40 RBI, 54 runs and five stolen bases over 412 at-bats in 121 games this season.