Impact Carlson cleared waivers and opted for free agency rather than being assigned to Triple-A Norfolk. He struggled across 241 big-league plate appearances in 2025, hitting only .203/.278/.336.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
DYLAN CARLSON #15 - LEFT FIELDER - BALTIMORE ORIOLES
6 HR •
20 RBI •
.203 AVG
6 HR
20 RBI
.203 AVG
Opts for free agency Carlson elected free agency Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Kittredge's $9 million option exercised by Orioles, who decline Mateo's $5.5 million option
The Baltimore Orioles have exercised Andrew Kittredge's $9 million optionNOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press
Rare multi-hit game in win Carlson went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 8-7 win over the White Sox.
Impact The double was Carlson's first extra-base hit in the month of September, and the multi-hit game was his first since Aug. 16 in Houston. Despite having plenty of opportunities to seize a more significant role in the Orioles' outfield -- Ramon Laureano, Ryan O'Hearn and Cedric Mullins were all traded away back in July -- Carlson has struggled to find his footing in Baltimore throughout 2025. Since the start of August, Carlson is slashing .186/.293/.337 with two home runs and five RBI over his last 99 plate appearances (30 games) en route to posting a putrid .622 OPS for the year.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Rare multi-hit game in win Carlson went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 8-7 win over the White Sox.
Impact The double was Carlson's first extra-base hit in September, and the multi-hit game was his first since Aug. 16. Despite having plenty of opportunities to seize a more significant role in the Orioles' outfield -- Ramon Laureano, Ryan O'Hearn and Cedric Mullins were all traded away in July, and Tyler O'Neill has spent plenty of time on the IL -- Carlson has struggled to find his footing. Since the start of August, he's slashing .186/.293/.337 with two home runs and five RBI over 99 plate appearances (30 games) en route to a putrid .622 OPS for the year.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Skenes surpasses 200 strikeouts for the Pirates in a 2-1, 10-inning loss to the Orioles
Paul Skenes struck out eight in five two-hit innings to surpass 200 strikeouts before leaving after a season-low 64 pitches in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2-1, 10-inning loss to the Ba...SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press
Orioles' offseason gamble is playing his way out of the big leagues altogether The Orioles took a chance on Dylan Carlson last offseason. Like so many of their moves before the 2025 season, Carlson has definitely not wo...
SEPTEMBER 7 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM
Ceddanne Rafaela hits a 2-run homer in the ninth to rally the Red Sox past the Orioles 3-2
Ceddanne Rafaela hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore OriolesAUGUST 28 • Associated Press
Jarren Duran's 3-run homer propels Red Sox past Orioles 4-3
Jarren Duran hit a three-run homer off Tomoyuki Sugano and Roman Anthony contributed a solo shot to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3AUGUST 26 • Associated Press
Sitting in third straight Carlson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.
Impact Carlson is out of the lineup for the third game in a row and looks to have moved into a reserve role while Jeremiah Jackson and Dylan Beavers have been prioritized ahead of him at the corner-outfield spots. Though Carlson had begun to show some signs of life at the plate by going 9-for-27 (.333 average) with two home runs and a 5:8 BB:K over his last nine games, he's slashing just .206/.262/.344 over 195 plate appearances for Baltimore on the season.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
Heading to bench Sunday Carlson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.
Impact Carlson will head to the bench after starting five straight games and going 7-for-16 with two home runs, one triple, three walks, four RBI and four runs. With Colton Cowser (concussion) returning from the injured list Sunday and Dylan Beavers likely to get an extended audition as an everyday player, Carlson could find himself back in a bench role when Tyler O'Neill (wrist) comes off the IL.
AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE
Heading to bench Sunday Carlson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.
Impact Carlson will head to the bench after starting in each of the last five games while going 7-for-16 with two home runs, one triple, three walks, four RBI and four runs during that stretch. With Colton Cowser (concussion) returning from the injured list Sunday and with prospect Dylan Beavers also likely to get an extended audition as an everyday player in the outfield, Carlson could be competing with Jeremiah Jackson for playing time at the remaining outfield spot until Tyler O'Neill (wrist) comes off the IL.
AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE
Late homer snaps power drought Carlson went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Friday's 7-0 win over the Astros.
Impact The outfielder extended Baltimore's lead with a 330-foot shot into the Crawford Boxes off Shawn Dubin in the eighth inning, his first home run since June 12 and first extra-base hit since June 22. During the a prolonged 31-game homer drought, Carlson went just 13-for-88 with three RBI and five runs scored, struggling to make consistent hard contact. Friday's performance not only snapped the homerless stretch but also marked his second multi-hit effort in his last three games, offering a glimpse of improved form at the plate. On the season, the 26-year-old is slashing .200/.249/.315 with five home runs, 17 RBI and 13 runs scored across 61 games
AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles' Brandon Young, perfect through 7 2/3, beats Astros Rookie right-hander Brandon Young lost his bid for a perfect game with two outs in the eighth inning yet secured his first career victory as...
AUGUST 16 • THESTATE.COM
Orioles right-hander Young loses bid for perfect game in 8th inning in 7-0 win over the Astros
Baltimore rookie right-hander Brandon Young lost his bid for the first perfect game in Orioles history with four outs remaining Friday night in a 7-0 win over the Houston AstrosAUGUST 16 • Associated Press
Receiving breather Sunday Carlson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.
Impact With Baltimore moving Cedric Mullins, Ramon Laureano and Ryan O'Hearn at the trade deadline and with Colton Cowser (concussion) and Tyler O'Neill (wrist) recently landing on the injured list, Carlson's standing as a regular in the Baltimore outfield appears to be relatively secure. That said, the 26-year-old has thus far done little with his extended run in the lineup, as he went 0-for-31 with a stolen base and no runs or RBI while starting each of the past 10 games. Baltimore will roll out an outfield of Greg Allen, Jordyn Adams and Jeremiah Jackson from left to right in Sunday's series finale.
AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE
Receiving breather Sunday Carlson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.
Impact With Baltimore moving Cedric Mullins, Ramon Laureano and Ryan O'Hearn at the trade deadline and with Colton Cowser (concussion) and Tyler O'Neill (wrist) recently landing on the injured list, Carlson's standing as a regular in the Baltimore outfield appears to be relatively secure. That said, the 26-year-old has thus far done little with his extended run in the lineup, as he went 0-for-31 with a stolen base and no runs or RBI while starting each of the past 10 games. Baltimore will roll out an outfield of Greg Allen, Jordyn Adams and Jeremiah Jackson from left to right in Sunday's series finale.
AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE
Getting regular run in outfield Carlson will start in center field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Cubs.
Impact Carlson will pick up his fourth straight start and looks like he'll be in line for a near-everyday role in the Baltimore outfield after the Orioles shipped out Cedric Mullins, Ramon Laureano and Ryan O'Hearn prior to Thursday's trade deadline. The 26-year-old switch hitter has yet to get going at the plate since being recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on July 22, going 2-for-21 with a 1:5 BB:K in nine games.
AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to majors The Orioles recalled Carlson from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Impact Carlson is getting recalled in a corresponding move with the Orioles optioning Luis Vazquez prior to Tuesday's game. Carlson was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk July 3 and has gone 8-for-27 with two home runs and six walks across seven games since the demotion. However, he has not managed an OPS over .696 in the majors since his career high .780 OPS in 2021.
JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles Option Veteran Slugger Down to Triple-A The Baltimore Orioles are shaking things up roster wise once again, as the team optioned veteran slugger Dylan Carlson down to Triple-A Norf...
JULY 3 • SI.COM
Sent down to minors The Orioles optioned Carlson to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Impact His roster spot will be filled by Tyler O'Neill (shoulder), who is slated to come off the 10-day injured list prior to Friday's game in Atlanta. Carlson has a .650 OPS with four homers in 118 plate appearances across his multiple stints with the Orioles in 2025.
JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Back in majors The Orioles recalled Carlson from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.
Impact The veteran outfielder was demoted over the weekend but will quickly return to the big leagues with Chadwick Tromp (back) landing on the injured list. Carlson should serve as Baltimore's No. 4 outfielder, though he may not stick in the majors long since Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) is nearing his return from the injured list.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Sent down to minors The Orioles optioned Carlson to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.
Impact Carlson started in four of Baltimore's past seven games but went 2-for-17 at the plate during that span. He's posted a .667 OPS across 115 major-league plate appearances this season and will now get a chance to work on his stroke in the minors. In a corresponding move, infielder Emmanuel Rivera had his contract selected from Norfolk.
JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE
Sent down to minors The Orioles optioned Carlson to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.
Impact Carlson started four of Baltimore's past seven games but went 2-for-17 at the plate during that span. He's posted a .667 OPS across 115 major-league plate appearances this season and will now get a chance to work on his stroke in the minors. In a corresponding move, infielder Emmanuel Rivera had his contract selected from Norfolk.
JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers edge Orioles 6-5 in 10 innings despite 3 straight Baltimore HRs in the 7th
Evan Carter slid safely home in the top of the 10th inning, lifting the Texas Rangers to a 6-5 victory over the Baltimore OriolesJUNE 25 • Associated Press
On bench Monday Carlson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers.
Impact Though he'll be in danger of fading into a fourth-outfielder role once Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) makes his return from the injured list, Carlson has been a fairly stable presence in the lineup in recent weeks. He'll be on the bench for the series opener versus Texas but had started in eight of the previous 11 games while slashing .367/.367/.500 with a home run and a steal during that stretch.
JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE
