Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Sat 2/24/24 2:30 PM

Carlson (ankle) started in center field in Saturday's split-squad Grapefruit League game versus the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
It's an encouraging sign that Carlson is ready to go at full speed for the start of the spring slate. The 25-year-old outfielder doesn't have a projected starting role yet, but he should get plenty of time in center early in the spring with Tommy Edman (wrist) not yet cleared to play the field. A switch hitter, Carlson should be able to carve out a sizeable role this season even if he begins as a fourth outfielder.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Wed 2/21/24 10:36 AM

Carlson (ankle) will run the bases Wednesday in addition to taking live batting practice and shagging flyballs, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol noted that running the bases is the final box Carlson needs to check before being fully cleared following last September's left ankle surgery. It's not clear when Carlson might play in his first Grapefruit League contest, but he would appear to be only slightly behind a normal spring training routine.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Mon 2/19/24 11:18 AM

Carlson's running will be limited initially this spring following September left ankle surgery, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson was cleared back in December to do some running, but the Cardinals are seemingly planning on a slow ramp-up process for the outfielder in spring training. The 25-year-old shouldn't have trouble being ready to go for Opening Day in late March, though. He projects to begin the season as St. Louis' fourth outfielder.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Thu 1/11/24 12:53 PM

The Cardinals and Carlson (ankle) avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.35 million contract Thursday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson was arbitration-eligible for the first time. The 25-year-old had a second straight injury-shortened, disappointing season in 2023 which ended with ankle surgery. Carlson should be at or close to 100 percent for spring training and is slated to operate as a fourth outfielder in St. Louis.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Tue 12/5/23 9:56 AM

Carlson (ankle) has been cleared for running and baseball activities, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson underwent left ankle surgery in September and is currently rehabbing in the Phoenix area. In addition to ramping up his baseball activities, the switch-hitter is also working on his swing with a coach from Driveline. Carlson is currently projected as the Cardinals' fourth outfielder but has been mentioned as a possible trade chip.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Fri 9/22/23 4:23 PM

Carlson (ankle) was transferred Friday from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.
EDGE Analysis
This is just a procedural move, as Carlson had already been ruled out for the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery Wednesday to repair his troublesome left ankle. The 24-year-old outfielder is expected to be ready for the start of spring training next February.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Wed 9/20/23 5:41 PM

Carlson underwent scheduled surgery Wednesday on his left ankle, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
EDGE Analysis
The surgeons cleaned out bone spurs from Carlson's troublesome ankle and also performed an arthroscopic repair. The 24-year-old outfielder is expected to be fully recovered by the beginning of spring training in 2024.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Wed 9/13/23 4:34 PM

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol announced Wednesday that Carlson will undergo season-ending surgery on his left ankle, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson has been bothered by left ankle discomfort since mid-May and will go ahead and address the issue here in mid-September with the goal of being 100 percent healthy for the beginning of spring training next February. The 24-year-old outfielder posted a rough .219/.318/.333 batting line with five homers, 27 RBI, three steals and 27 runs in 76 games (255 plate appearances) this season for St. Louis.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Thu 9/7/23 5:39 PM

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Thursday that Carlson (oblique/ankle) is taking light batting practice and doing defensive work, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson has been sidelined since mid-August due to both a left oblique strain and a lingering left ankle injury, but he seems to have a good shot at returning to the active roster in the closing weeks of the regular season. He's posted a disappointing .219/.318/.333 batting line with five homers and three steals across 76 games this year for St. Louis.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Wed 8/30/23 9:59 AM

Carlson has upped his activity level recently after receiving a cortisone injection in his injured left ankle last week, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson is also coming back from an oblique strain, but a sprained ankle which he originally suffered back in May is the bigger concern at this point. Surgery on the ankle has not been ruled out, but the outfielder is still holding out hope for a late-season return. "We've been ramping up activity a little bit as far as just being able to do some basic movements, general activity, some squatting, different things like that, put some more strain on the body and see how it reacts," Carlson said.