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.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Wed 9/7/22 3:39 PM

The Cardinals placed Carlson on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left thumb sprain.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson had already moved off the fantasy radar in most redraft leagues after fading into a reserve role in the second half of August, and the thumb injury only further lessens the possibility of him regaining relevance before the season comes to an end. St. Louis called up Alec Burleson from Triple-A Memphis to replace Carlson as an extra outfielder off the bench, but Corey Dickerson, Tyler O'Neill and Lars Nootbaar are expected to remain the team's primary starters from left to right in most games.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Sat 8/27/22 4:31 PM

Carlson remains on the bench Saturday against Atlanta, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson seems to be falling out of favor despite the fact that he's hit .306/.405/.444 over his last 12 games, as he's now been on the bench for five consecutive contests. It's possible a minor injury is preventing him from starting, but he's been able to appear off the bench in each of the last two games. Tyler O'Neill remains the center fielder Saturday.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Fri 8/26/22 5:29 PM

Carlson will sit for the fourth straight game Friday against Atlanta, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Either Carlson has suddenly lost his manager's trust despite his .790 OPS over his last 13 games, or he's dealing with an unreported injury. Tyler O'Neill will again slide to center field in his absence, with Corey Dickerson getting another start in left.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Thu 8/25/22 12:23 PM

Carlson remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson didn't play in the second half of Tuesday's doubleheader and sat out Wednesday's 7-1 loss, so his continued absence from the lineup for the series finale could indicate that he's dealing with some sort of physical issue. At this stage, the Cardinals haven't indicated that Carlson is dealing with an injury, but manager Oliver Marmol could shed more light on the situation before or after Thursday's contest. Tyler O'Neill will draw a third straight start in center field in Carlson's stead.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Wed 8/24/22 4:59 PM

Carlson isn't starting Wednesday against the Cubs, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson was out of the lineup for Tuesday's nightcap, and he'll remain on the bench Wednesday. Tyler O'Neill is shifting to center field while Corey Dickerson starts in left.