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.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Sat 9/17/22 8:37 PM

Carlson went 1-for-4 with one double and one run scored in Saturday's victory over the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson led off the third inning with a double off lefty starter Mike Minor during the first game of the doubleheader. The outfielder faced significant struggles during his 13 games prior to his stint on the 10-day injured list with a thumb injury, recording a .182 average and .273 slugging percentage over 22 at-bats. The 23-year-old performs better against left-handed pitching with a .321 average and .509 slugging percentage in 112 at-bats compared to a .207 average and .338 slugging percentage in 275 at-bats facing righties.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Sat 9/17/22 5:50 PM

Carlson isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson started the first game of the twin bill and went 1-for-4 with a run and a strikeout. Alec Burleson will take over in right field and bat sixth.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Sat 9/17/22 11:24 AM

Carlson (thumb) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson played a rehab game at Triple-A Memphis on Friday and went 2-for-3 with two doubles and a run. He should have a chance to serve as the Cardinals' primary center fielder after Tyler O'Neill (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Fri 9/16/22 5:57 PM

Carlson (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Memphis on Friday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson took swing this week and has been cleared to return to game action in the minors Friday. He's been on the injured list with a left thumb sprain since Sept. 7, and it seems likely that he'll rejoin the Cardinals following a brief rehab assignment.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Tue 9/13/22 8:09 PM

Carlson (thumb) took swings Tuesday and could begin a minor-league rehab assignment as early as Friday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 23-year-old landed on the 10-day IL last week with a sprained left thumb, but his quick return to baseball activities could mean his absence is brief. Carlson faded into a reserve role in the outfield during the second half of August and is likely to reclaim those duties once healthy.