DYLAN CARLSON NEWS

Could return to field this week Carlson (arm) could return to playing the outfield this week, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No throwing until Monday Carlson (arm) is okay to hit but won't throw again until Monday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Put on 12 pounds of muscle Carlson said Wednesday that he put on 12 pounds of muscle over the winter, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlson trying to eat his way into shape JUPITER, Fla. -- While many baseball fans would consider it a blessing to eat as much as they would like and never gain weight, it has alway...

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Cardinals Roster Projection, Part 2: The biggest question for each position group Can Tyler O'Neill and Dylan Carlson bounce back from last season? That and other questions hold the key for the Cardinals in 2023.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cardinals face future without Pujols, Molina wearing red

Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina have played their final games with the Cardinals, who were eliminated by the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League wild-card series

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies' 6-run ninth tops Cardinals in 6-3 wild-card win

The Phillies scored six times in the ninth inning off the stingy St. Louis bullpen, highlighted by a bases-loaded single by Jean Segura, and Philadelphia beat the NL Central champi...

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals closer Helsley OK for wild-card round vs Phillies

Hard-throwing closer Ryan Helsley is available for the St. Louis Cardinals for the wild-card series against the Phillies

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Saturday Carlson isn't starting Saturday against Pittsburgh, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recaptures regular role Carlson will start in right field and bat second in Wednesday's game against the Brewers, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two doubles, two runs Tuesday Carlson went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored in Tuesday's victory over the Brewers.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

BenFred: Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson gets another chance to run away with center field It's time for Carlson to prove what he is (and is not) with his play

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • STLTODAY.COM

Double and run in return Carlson went 1-for-4 with one double and one run scored in Saturday's victory over the Reds.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting for nightcap Carlson isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Reds.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Molina homers, Pujols goes hitless as Cards sweep Reds

Yadier Molina hit a two-run drive while Albert Pujols went hitless in his quest for 700 homers, and the St. Louis Cardinals swept a doubleheader from the Cincinnati Reds 5-1 and 1-...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated prior to twin bill Carlson (thumb) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Pujols hits 698th homer, helps Cards beat Reds 6-5

Albert Pujols hit his 698th home run, a tying two-run drive in the sixth inning that sparked the St. Louis Cardinals over the Cincinnati Reds 6-5

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rehab assignment begins Friday Carlson (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Memphis on Friday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Carlson took swing this week and has been cleared to return to game action in the minors Friday. He's been on the injured list with a left thumb sprain since Sept. 7, and it seems likely that he'll rejoin the Cardinals following a brief rehab assignment.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals play in game 2 of series

The Cincinnati Reds meet the St. Louis Cardinals with a 1-0 series lead

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals take on the Reds in first of 5-game series

The St. Louis Cardinals host the Cincinnati Reds to begin a five-game series

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McCutchen homers, drives in 3 in Brewers' 8-4 win over Cards

Andrew McCutchen homered and drove in three and the Milwaukee Brewers used eight pitchers in an 8-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates and Cardinals play, winner claims 3-game series

Both the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Cardinals are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals play in game 2 of series

The Pittsburgh Pirates lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Edman caps Cardinals' 5-run 9th in 6-5 win over Nationals

Tommy Edman hit a two-run, two-out double to cap St. Louis’ five-run ninth inning in a 6-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets rare day off Carlson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE