Cardinals' Dylan Carlson: More limited role on tap
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Manager Oliver Marmol said Sunday that Carlson is likely to begin the season working as a utility outfielder and bench piece, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
It appears the 24-year-old will be the odd man out to open the season with prospect Jordan Walker making St. Louis' Opening Day roster. Carlson should still see a fair amount of action between the three outfield spots and designated hitter, but it seems Walker, Tyler O'Neill and Lars Nootbaar will begin the campaign as the primary outfield options.
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Cardinals' Dylan Carlson: Back in lineup
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Carlson (arm) is starting in center field for the Cardinals' spring training game against the Mets on Friday.
Carlson had been dealing with arm fatigue for the past week, but he was still cleared to hit, serving as the Cards' designated hitter while his arm recovered. With Jordan Walker turning heads early this spring, Carlson must take advantage of every opportunity he gets in the field to make up for lost time.
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Cardinals' Dylan Carlson: Could return to field this week
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Carlson (arm) could return to playing the outfield later this week, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Carlson has been limited to designated hitter duty -- he homered from the DH spot Monday -- as he works his way back from arm fatigue but is almost ready to play the outfield again. The 24-year-old is competing for playing time in the Cards' outfield and is surely eager to make up for lost time with Jordan Walker already creating some buzz with his strong early showing.
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Cardinals' Dylan Carlson: No throwing until Monday
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Carlson (arm) is okay to hit but won't throw again until Monday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Carlson's arm fatigue appears to be a minor issue, but the Cardinals won't rush anything with the outfielder in spring games. He may serve as a designated hitter for a couple of games before returning to the field later next week.
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Cardinals' Dylan Carlson: Put on 12 pounds of muscle
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Carlson said Wednesday that he put on 12 pounds of muscle over the winter, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Carlson reported to Cardinals camp in Florida at 205 pounds, and he said he was able to bulk up via intensive weight room workouts and a 4,500-calorie diet. This is going to be a prove-it type of season in many ways for the 24-year-old former top prospect, who struggled to a .236/.316/.380 batting line with eight home runs and five stolen bases over 128 regular-season games in 2022. He's trying to fend off teammate Tyler O'Neill for the starting center field job in St. Louis.
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Cardinals' Dylan Carlson: On bench Saturday
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Carlson isn't starting Saturday against Pittsburgh, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Carlson started the last six games and hit .217 with four doubles, four runs, an RBI, a walk and five strikeouts. Lars Nootbaar will shift to center field while Alec Burleson starts in right Saturday.
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Cardinals' Dylan Carlson: Recaptures regular role
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Carlson will start in right field and bat second in Wednesday's game against the Brewers, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Carlson will stay in the lineup for the fifth game in a row after going 5-for-17 with four doubles, four runs and an RBI over the prior four contests. So long as Tyler O'Neill (hamstring) is stuck on the injured list, Carlson looks like he'll have a clear path to an everyday role in the outfield.
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Cardinals' Dylan Carlson: Two doubles, two runs Tuesday
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Carlson went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored in Tuesday's victory over the Brewers.
Carlson doubled and scored in the second frame before doing it again in the top of the sixth inning. The multi-hit effort was his second in his last four games and he is now batting .241 with five doubles, an RBI and six runs scored over 29 at-bats since returning from the 10-day injured list Sept. 17. Carlson is batting .240 with eight homers, 29 doubles, 40 RBI, 54 runs and five stolen bases over 412 at-bats in 121 games this season.
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Cardinals' Dylan Carlson: Double and run in return
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Carlson went 1-for-4 with one double and one run scored in Saturday's victory over the Reds.
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.
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Cardinals' Dylan Carlson: Sitting for nightcap
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Carlson isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Reds.
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.
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Cardinals' Dylan Carlson: Activated prior to twin bill
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Carlson (thumb) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday.
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.
Carlson (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Memphis on Friday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Carlson took swings this week and has been cleared to return to game action in the minors. He's been on the injured list with a left thumb sprain since Sept. 7, and it seems likely that he'll need only a brief rehab assignment before rejoining the Cardinals.
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Cardinals' Dylan Carlson: Nearing rehab stint
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Carlson (thumb) took swings Tuesday and could begin a minor-league rehab assignment as early as Friday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Cardinals' Dylan Carlson: Shelved with sprained thumb
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The Cardinals placed Carlson on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left thumb sprain.
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.
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Cardinals' Dylan Carlson: Sitting yet again
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Carlson remains on the bench Saturday against Atlanta, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
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.
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Cardinals' Dylan Carlson: Remains on bench
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Carlson will sit for the fourth straight game Friday against Atlanta, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
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.
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Cardinals' Dylan Carlson: Sitting for third straight game
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Carlson remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Carlson came off the bench in the second game 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.
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Cardinals' Dylan Carlson: On bench Wednesday
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Carlson isn't starting Wednesday against the Cubs, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
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.
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Cardinals' Dylan Carlson: Not starting nightcap
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Carlson is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cubs, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Cardinals' Dylan Carlson: Gets rare day off
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Carlson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
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.
