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.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Tue 8/23/22 7:19 PM

Carlson is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cubs, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson began the day with a .655 OPS through 18 games in August and then went 0-for-4 during Chicago's Game 1 victory. Tyler O'Neill will man center field in the nightcap while Corey Dickerson starts in left.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Sun 8/21/22 3:54 PM

Carlson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
Tyler O'Neill will shift over from left field to cover center while Carlson sits for the first time since Aug. 11. While starting the past eight games, Carlson slashed .313/.378/.406 with a home run, a stolen base, six runs and three RBI.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Fri 8/19/22 1:25 PM

Carlson went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a stolen base, two runs scored and a walk in Thursday's 13-0 win over the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson's steal was his first since June 28. The outfielder has had a relatively quiet August, hitting .204 with two home runs, six RBI, nine runs scored and an 8:11 BB:K through 14 contests. For the season, he's slashing .243/.316/.397 with eight homers, five steals, 37 RBI and 45 runs scored through 97 games.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Wed 8/17/22 12:30 AM

Carlson went 3-for-5 in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson wasn't directly involved in any run production Tuesday, but he was able to set the table well from the leadoff spot. The outfielder has hit safely in consecutive games for the first time since July 26-27. He's been in a tough slump in August, going 9-for-48 (.188) with four extra-base hits in 12 contests. The 23-year-old is at a .241/.310/.398 slash line with eight home runs, 36 RBI, 42 runs scored and four stolen bases through 384 plate appearances. Despite his poor hitting lately, Carlson still appears to be the Cardinals' preferred leadoff hitter versus lefties.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Mon 8/15/22 9:57 AM

Carlson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-3 victory over the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson was one of three Cardinals batters to hit solo homers in Sunday's contest. His was the go-ahead run in the bottom of the eighth inning. It was Carlson's second homer of the month, his first since Aug. 2, and his eighth of the year. The outfielder has struggled to get things going this month, batting .140 and striking out 10 times while picking up just six hits. Each month's batting average has regressed since he hit .314 in May, resulting in a .236 average on the season.