Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Wed 6/21/23 7:10 AM

Carlson went 2-for-4 with two homers, a walk and three RBI in Tuesday's win over the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson opened up the scoring with a 445-foot no-doubter to center field in the second inning and followed that up with a solo blast in the sixth. The 24-year-old has been a welcomed addition to the lineup since returning from injury June 9. Since then, he's slashing .300/.462/.633 with three homers, seven RBI, five runs and a 5:6 BB:K in 35 plate appearances. The Cardinals' outfield depth is a bit crowded after the return of Lars Nootbaar on Monday, but Carlson should find ways to get at-bats with the way he's been producing lately.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Tue 6/20/23 3:24 PM

Carlson (elbow) is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson will start in right field and bat sixth versus the Nationals and left-hander MacKenzie Gore after sitting out of Monday's series opener in Washington due to a left elbow contusion. Jordan Walker is playing left field Tuesday and Tommy Edman is in center.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Mon 6/19/23 2:40 PM

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol indicated that Carlson's absence from Monday's lineup is related to the left elbow contusion he suffered Friday versus the Mets, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson returned to the lineup Sunday after not starting Saturday, but with Lars Nootbaar (back) returning from the injured list Monday, Marmol felt it was best to give Carlson another day. While the lingering elbow soreness might be an additional factor, Carlson also is at risk of losing regular at-bats with Nootbaar back and the team committed to Tommy Edman in center field.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Mon 6/19/23 12:47 PM

Carlson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Lars Nootbaar (back) returning from the injured list Monday and manning right field, Carlson finds himself on the bench while Tommy Edman and Brendan Donovan fill out the other two spots in the outfield. Now that St. Louis has all its key hitters healthy again save for Tyler O'Neill (back), Carlson could move into more of a part-time or short-side platoon role.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Sun 6/18/23 11:03 AM

Carlson (elbow) is hitting sixth and playing right field versus the Mets on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson was scratched from the lineup due to a bruise on his left elbow Saturday, but the 24-year-old is back at it against the Mets for the series finale. Alec Burleson retreats to the bench with Carlson back in the lineup.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Sat 6/17/23 3:52 PM

Carlson was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Mets due to a left elbow contusion, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson took pitches to his left elbow and right shin during Friday's contest, and the damage to his elbow was apparently severe enough to keep him out of the lineup for a day. He'll be replaced in right field by Brendan Donovan, moving Nolan Gorman to second base and allowing Alec Burleson to step in as St. Louis' designated hitter Saturday. Carlson should be considered day-to-day going forward.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Sun 6/11/23 10:37 AM

Carlson went 3-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 8-4 loss against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson continued to put his ankle injury in the rearview Saturday, reaching base five times and crushing a two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Cardinals tried (unsuccessfully) to mount a late comeback at home. The center fielder also drew two walks for the second straight game and saw his average jump from .225 to .248 with the three-hit performance. It's certainly a positive sign, as the Cardinals finally appear to be getting their offense going.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Fri 6/9/23 3:18 PM

Carlson (ankle) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
As expected, Carlson will make his return after being sidelined since May 14 due to a sprained ankle. The outfielder went 3-for-9 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored over a three-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis. He's produced a disappointing .230/.278/.350 slash line over 108 plate appearances this season, but with both Tyler O'Neill (back) and Lars Nootbaar (back) on the 10-day IL, Carlson has a clear path back to a starting role.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Fri 6/9/23 1:00 PM

Carlson (ankle) could be activated from the injured list ahead of the Cardinals' weekend series versus the Reds, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson has reached base six times in three rehab games with Triple-A Memphis, seemingly putting his sprained left ankle in the rearview mirror. The 24-year-old had seized the Cardinals' everyday center field job before getting hurt nearly a month ago and he should slide back into a regular role, particularly with Lars Nootbaar (back) and Tyler O'Neill (back) still sidelined.

Dylan Carlson
OF BAL
Fri 6/2/23 5:16 PM

Carlson (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carlson has been running and taking swings from both sides of the plate since Monday, but he's still a few days away from returning to game action. The team didn't indicate how long it plans to keep Carlson on assignment, but he could return ahead of the Cards' next homestand June 9.