Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Tue 8/24/21 4:40 PM

The Cardinals activated Carlson (wrist) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday. He's batting third and playing right field against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
A sprain right wrist sent Carlson to the IL on Aug. 17, but he missed the minimum time and is back in action with St. Louis. Before the injury he had gotten into a groove at the plate, hitting .359 with three doubles, a home run and three RBI in his last 10 games. Austin Dean was optioned to Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move Tuesday.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Sat 8/21/21 4:24 PM

Manager Mike Shildt said Carlson (wrist) has been hitting in the cage, but only from the left side, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
EDGE Analysis
He's also been playing some catch on the field recently prior to games, as per the Associated Press. It's unclear whether Carlson will be activated when eligible Tuesday. The Cardinals figure to be cautious with their promising young outfielder and his sprained right wrist, although it's possible he returns from the IL and begins incorporating his right-handed swing while on the active roster. More updates on Carlson's expected activation date should become available in the next couple days.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Thu 8/19/21 5:48 PM

The Cardinals are optimistic that Carlson (wrist) will be able to return from the injured list ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the Tigers, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 22-year-old has been sidelined with a right wrist sprain since late last week, but he's on track for a minimum stay on the injured list. Lars Nootbaar should continue to see time in right field during the team's weekend series against the Pirates, but Carlson will likely be available during the two-game set against the Tigers next week.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Tue 8/17/21 4:48 PM

Carlson was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a sprained right wrist.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson was initially listed in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers but will now miss not only that contest but several more as well. The issue has been bothering him for a few days, so the Cardinals can backdate the move to Saturday, leaving him eligible to return next Tuesday. Lars Nootbaar will take his place in right field Tuesday, with Austin Dean getting called up to fill a role as a reserve outfielder.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Tue 8/17/21 2:47 PM

The Cardinals scratched Carlson (wrist) from their starting nine for Tuesday's game against the Brewers, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
St. Louis initially listed Carlson on the lineup card as its starting right fielder and leadoff man, but the 22-year-old's sprained right wrist apparently didn't respond as well to pregame work as the team hoped. With Carlson on the bench for a fourth straight game, Lars Nootbaar will pick up a start in right field.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Tue 8/17/21 1:58 PM

Carlson (wrist) will start in right field and lead off Tuesday against the Brewers, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson's sprained right wrist kept him on the bench for the entire weekend, but his absence didn't prevent St. Louis from sweeping the series in Kansas City and pushing its winning streak to six games. After the three-game absence, Carlson is apparently feeling better heading into the Cardinals' crucial series with the division-leading Brewers, which could have significant implications for St. Louis' wild-card hopes. The Cardinals will hope the brief hiatus didn't disrupt Carlson's rhythm at the plate; he had gone 14-for-39 (.359 average) with a home run and two stolen bases over the first 10 games of August before suffering the wrist injury.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Fri 8/13/21 6:39 PM

Carlson (wrist sprain) likely won't return to action until Tuesday at the earliest, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
X-rays showed no fracture, but Carlson's slight right wrist sprain will limit him to baserunning and possibly defense through the weekend. It's swinging a bat that's the problem right now for Carlson, and he is not even a lock to return early next week.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Fri 8/13/21 4:58 PM

Carlson (wrist) is out of the lineup Friday against the Royals, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson was pulled from Thursday's win over the Pirates with right wrist soreness and was scheduled to undergo an MRI, the results of which have yet to be announced. Jose Rondon will start in right field in his absence Friday.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Thu 8/12/21 5:06 PM

Carlson will undergo an MRI on his right wrist, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson was removed from Thursday's win over the Pirates due to right wrist soreness. While the 22-year-old will travel with the team ahead of the weekend series in Kansas City, he'll undergo additional testing since the soreness hasn't subsided after the game. Jose Rondon and Lars Nootbaar are the top candidates to fill in if Carlson misses additional time.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Thu 8/12/21 2:21 PM

Carlson exited Thursday's game against the Pirates with right wrist soreness. He went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a run scored before departing.
EDGE Analysis
While the initial diagnosis doesn't make this sound like a particularly severe injury, the full picture may not become until further testing is done. Jose Rondon took over in left field and could see an expanded role if Carlson is forced to miss time, with Lars Nootbaar in the mix as well.