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Dylan Carlson hits 2 homers as the Cardinals win their 4th straight, beating the Nationals 9-3

Dylan Carlson homered twice, Willson Contreras went 3-for-4 with two doubles to break out of a slump, and the St. Louis Cardinals won their fourth straight, 9-3 over the skidding W...

JUNE 21, 2023 • Associated Press

Back in lineup Tuesday Carlson (elbow) is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Nationals.

Impact 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.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absence related to elbow bruise 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...

Impact 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.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from Monday's lineup Carlson is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Lars Nootbaar is back from the injured list and playing right field, while Tommy Edman is remaining in center. That puts Carlson on the bench, at least for Monday.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Sunday Carlson (elbow) is hitting sixth and playing right field versus the Mets on Sunday.

Impact Carlson was scratched from the lineup due to 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.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from lineup Carlson was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Mets due to a left elbow contusion, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Carlson was hit by a pitch during Friday's contest, and the damage 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.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches bases five times Carlson went 3-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 8-4 loss against the Reds.

Impact 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 since returning to the lineup 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.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated from IL Carlson (ankle) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact As rumored, Carlson was activated from the IL on Friday, making his return to the major-league roster for the first time since May 17. 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. Carlson has produced a disappointing .230/.278/.350 slash line over 100 at-bats with St. Louis this season, but with both Tyler O'Neill (back) and Lars Nootbaar (back) on the 10-day IL, Carlson should have ample opportunity to crack the starting lineup in the near future.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be activated Friday Carlson (ankle) could be activated from the injured list ahead of the Cardinals' weekend series versus the Reds, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Carlson has reached base six times in three rehab games with Triple-A Memphis, seemingly putting his sprained left ankle injury which has kept him out nearly a month in the rearview mirror. The 24-year-old had seized the Cardinals' everyday center field job before getting hurt and he should slide back into a regular role, particularly with Lars Nootbaar (back) and Tyler O'Neill (back) still sidelined.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning assignment Tuesday Carlson (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting from both sides of plate Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Monday that Carlson (ankle) is taking batting practice from both the left and right side of the plate and has resumed a running program, John D...

Impact The switch-hitting Carlson had previously been limited to batting only from the right side in recent days while he manages a left ankle sprain, but he no longer looks to be inhibited while performing full baseball activities. Carlson will likely increase the intensity of his running program over the next few days before potentially heading out on a minor-league rehab assignment later this week. Once he gets a few minor-league games under his belt and is cleared to return from the 10-day injured list, Carlson should settle back into a regular role in center field, which would likely result in Lars Nootbaar moving back to a corner outfield spot and one of Brendan Donovan and Alec Burleson losing out on a near-everyday gig.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes batting practice Carlson (ankle) took batting practice from the right side of the plate Wednesday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact The switch-hitting outfielder will begin taking BP from the left side of the plate within the next few days as he continues his recovery from a left ankle sprain. He seems to be tracking toward a return to the Cardinals before the end of May, or maybe the beginning of June. Tyler O'Neill (back) is a little further behind, having only just recently advanced to light swings off a tee. Lars Nootbaar continues to function as the primary center fielder for St. Louis.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing swinging workouts Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Tuesday that Carlson (ankle) will start swinging the bat later this week, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Carlson is doubtful to be activated from the injured list when first eligible this Thursday, but he is beginning to make steady progress in his recovery from a left ankle sprain. Lars Nootbaar has been serving as the Cardinals' primary center fielder in his absence.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially placed on IL St. Louis placed Carlson on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, retroactive to May 15, with a left ankle sprain.

Impact Carlson suffered the injury in Sunday night's series finale against the Red Sox and wasn't making enough progress on the side. The hope is that he could be ready for activation when first eligible next week. Oscar Mercado is up from Triple-A Memphis to give the Cardinals a bit more outfield depth, though Lars Nootbaar should primarily patrol center field in Carlson's absence. Tyler O'Neill (back) is nearing a return as well.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely headed to injured list Carlson (ankle) is likely to be placed on the injured list, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Oscar Mercado has reportedly been promoted and Wednesday is the last day the Cardinals can fully backdate an IL stint for Carlson, so it's not difficult to connect the dots here. Carlson sprained his left ankle Sunday and while he's made improvement, giving him another week off might not be the worst thing. Lars Nootbaar will handle center field while Carlson is out, with Brendan Donovan, Juan Yepez, Alec Burleson and Tommy Edman manning the corners.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting with ankle sprain Carlson (knee) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Brewers.

Impact Carlson also sat out of Monday's series opener versus Milwaukee after suffering a left ankle sprain in Sunday night's series finale at Fenway Park. Brendan Donovan, Lars Nootbaar and Tommy Edman will start across the outfield for the Cardinals on Tuesday evening.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoing tests Monday Carlson will undergo imaging and have his injured left ankle examined by the doctor Monday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Because the Cardinals were late getting back to St. Louis following a Sunday night game in Boston, Carlson has not had tests on his ankle yet. He's out of the lineup Monday, though, and was walking around the clubhouse "pretty gingerly," per Jones. Carlson is hopeful that his injury remains a day-to-day situation, but more should be known after he's examined.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Monday with ankle sprain Carlson (ankle) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers.

Impact With Carlson on the bench for at least one game due to the left ankle sprain he sustained in Sunday's 9-1 win over Boston, Lars Nootbaar will slide over from right field to cover Carlson's usual spot in center. Meanwhile, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol will turn to utility man Brendan Donovan to fill in as the team's right fielder.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with ankle sprain Carlson left Sunday's game against the Red Sox with a left ankle sprain, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Carlson twisted his ankle while picking up a hit and had to leave the game an inning later. For now, Carlson should be considered day-to-day, but his status going forward will be determined by the severity of the sprain and how he responds in the coming days.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with apparent injury Carlson left Sunday's game against the Red Sox with an apparent injury, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Carlson appeared to twist his ankle following a hit, and while he initially stayed in the contest he was unable to continue. Alec Burleson takes over in left field with Brendan Donovan shifting to right and Lars Nootbar moving to center.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swats second homer Carlson went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Tigers.

Impact Just a few days after connecting on his first homer of 2023, Carlson went yard again with a second-inning shot off Spencer Turnbull. The 24-year-old outfielder is seeing consistent work with Tyler O'Neill (back) on the shelf, and Carlson does have hits in seven of his last nine starts, but on the season he still has a tepid .234/.286/.364 slash line.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pops two-run homer Carlson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Angels.

Impact The long ball was Carlson's first of the season, and it put the Cardinals ahead 4-3 in the fourth inning. That lead held until Giovanny Gallegos' meltdown in the ninth. Carlson has hit safely in six of his last seven games, going 7-for-22 (.318) with four RBI and three runs scored in that span. He's lifted his slash line to .242/.282/.348 through 71 plate appearances. The switch hitter doesn't have to keep his bat hot to stay in the lineup while the Cardinals have only four outfielders on the roster, but it would help his cause in the long run.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes fifth straight start Carlson will start in center field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Angels.

Impact Carlson is in the lineup for the fifth game in a row and appears to have at least temporarily taken hold of a regular spot in the outfield over Tyler O'Neill, who has now sat out three times -- all against right-handed starting pitchers -- during that stretch. Though Carlson is maintaining an unremarkable .590 OPS for the season, having him in the lineup allows the Cardinals to field their best defensive outfield.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlson ends Kershaw's perfecto bid, then makes 2 amazing grabs LOS ANGELES -- If there are two things the Cardinals trust Dylan Carlson to do, it’s play outstanding defense and hit left-handers. Carlson...

APRIL 30, 2023 • MLB.COM

Out of lineup again Friday Carlson is absent from the starting lineup Friday versus the Dodgers.

Impact Tyler O'Neill is in left field, Lars Nootbaar is in center and Alec Burleson will cover right in the Cardinals' series opener against the Dodgers and right-hander Dustin May. Carlson has started just one of the Cardinals' last six games and seems to be stuck in a fourth-outfielder role even after Jordan Walker's demotion to Triple-A.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE