St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson knocked a home run and two singles in Sunday's Grapefruit League game, ending up 3-for-3 with three RBI and a run scored. Carlson smacked his homer in the first inning, a three-run shot. The 23-year-old was solid in 2021, but could be in line for a big step forward this coming season. He's a strong option in any fantasy format.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson will be on the bench for Friday's series opener against the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Cory Abbott. In 611 plate appearances for the Cardinals this season, Carlson is batting .263 with a .339 on-base percentage, 18 home runs, and two stolen bases. Harrison Bader is starting in center field in Carlson's place and is batting sixth. The outfielder could be worth a look as a streaming option for fantasy managers late in the season. Bader is batting .267 with a .324 on-base percentage, 15 home runs, and eight stolen bases in 389 plate appearances this season.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson is starting in right field and batting fifth in Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. He was lifted in the seventh inning of Tuesday's game and there was speculation that he had suffered an injury in the game. He grimaced and showed signs of pain after striking out right before his removal. Cardinals manager Mike Shildt told reporters after Tuesday's game that the removal was a double switch and he wouldn't comment on a potential injury, leading beat writers to speculate - which is always a dangerous thing. Carlson has had a decent year overall, slashing .257/.334/.414 with 15 home runs, 59 RBI and 72 runs.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson (undisclosed) was lifted in the seventh inning of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Lars Nootbaar entered the game to take over for him in right field. Carlson struck out in the top of the seventh inning and showed a hint of discomfort, but it wasn't clear what he aggravated. After the game, Cardinals manager Mike Shildt refused to directly respond to any questions about whether he was concerned about an injury for Carlson. He just told the reporters it was a double switch and said, "We'll leave it at that for now," suggesting there's more to it that he isn't ready to speak on. We should know more about the nature and extent of Carlson's injury on Wednesday.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson (wrist) could be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. He has been sidelined since last week with a right wrist sprain. This is excellent news for Carlson and his fantasy managers as they could have back in their lineups as soon as next week. He is slashing .261/.341/.419 with 12 home runs, 46 RBI, 60 runs scored, and two stolen bases over 478 plate appearances in 2021. Lars Nootbaar and Tommy Edman will continue split time in right field until Carlson is able to return.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right wrist sprain, according to Zachary Silver of MLB.com. Silver reports that Carlson played through the injury during the Cardinals' series with the Pirates, and then missed all three games of their weekend series with the Royals. He'll be out for at least a week now, as the move is backdated to August 14. To replace him on the roster, the Cardinals have recalled outfielder Austin Dean from Triple-A Memphis. While Carlson is out, expect Lars Nootbaar and Tommy Edman to likely split time in right field.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson (wrist) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers. Outfielder Lars Nootbaar is playing right field and batting sixth in Carlson's spot. This is the fourth game in a row that he'll miss after spraining his wrist, but he did receive negative results on his X-rays. He should still be considered day-to-day. Carlson is having a productive year, hitting .261 with a .341 OBP. However, he is slugging just .419 with 12 HRs. Most of his value comes in OBP leagues and can give fantasy managers in deeper leagues enough production with 60 runs as the Cardinals leadoff hitter.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson (wrist) is dealing with a slight wrist sprain, according to Zachary Silver of MLB.com. Silver reports that X-rays on his wrist came back negative, and that he's currently limited to just baserunning and possibly some outfield work. As a result of this issue, it's believed that he may not return to the starting lineup again until Tuesday. Carlson has been a solid play in deeper formats this year, slashing .261/.341/.419 with 12 homers, two steals, 46 RBI and 60 runs scored over 112 games. Managers should keep an eye out for further updates on his condition over the weekend.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson (wrist) is not in the lineup for Friday's matchup against the Kansas City Royals. Carlson left Thursday's game with right wrist discomfort, so this isn't a total surprise. Carlson has been a nice outfielder for the Cardinals this season, slashing .261/.341/.419 with 12 HRs, 46 RBI, 60 runs, and two stolen bases. His value in most leagues is limited by his lack of power, but he does have significance in OBP leagues. There is still no news on how serious the injury is, but he's expected to undergo an MRI in the coming days. Consider him day-to-day for now.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson left Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with right wrist discomfort, according to Derrick S. Goold of the St. Louis Post. There is no word yet on the severity of the injury. Carlson has had a solid second year with the Cardinals this season, hitting .260 with a .341 OBP, 59 runs, and 46 RBI. He still leaves a lot to be desired in the power department, posting a .419 slugging with 12 HRs. He's more valuable in leagues that count OBP, and hopefully, for those fantasy managers, this is just a precautionary measure.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Judge went from being a late scratch to hitting a tiebreaking single in a two-run 10th inning to help the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays for the second straight day, 3-1 on Wednesday night. Judge was taken out of the lineup about 30 minutes before the scheduled first pitch. Although no announcement was made about why, the All-Star right fielder struck out in the fifth pinch-hitting for Estevan Florial. Judge returned to the team Tuesday after going on the COVID-19 injured list July 16. New York also had a big night off the field. The Yankees reached a deal to get All-Star slugger Joey Gallo from the Texas Rangers, a person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the move had not yet been announced and was subject to approval of medical records of the players involved. Greg Allen was hit by a pitch from Pete Fairbanks (3-4) leading off the 10th, putting runners on first and second. Judge... [More]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Judge went from being a late scratch to hitting a tiebreaking single in a two-run 10th inning to help the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays for the second straight day, 3-1 on Wednesday night. Judge was taken out of the lineup about 30 minutes before the scheduled first pitch. Although no announcement was made about why, the All-Star right fielder struck out in the fifth pinch-hitting for Estevan Florial. Judge returned to the team Tuesday after going on the COVID-19 injured list July 16. New York also had a big night off the field. The Yankees reached a deal to get All-Star slugger Joey Gallo from the Texas Rangers, a person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the move had not yet been announced and was subject to approval of medical records of the players involved. Greg Allen was hit by a pitch from Pete Fairbanks (3-4) leading off the 10th, putting runners on first and second. Judge... [More]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Judge went from being a late scratch to hitting a tiebreaking single in a two-run 10th inning to help the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays for the second straight day, 3-1 on Wednesday night. Judge was taken out of the lineup about 30 minutes before the scheduled first pitch. Although no announcement was made about why, the All-Star right fielder struck out in the fifth pinch-hitting for Estevan Florial. Judge returned to the team Tuesday after going on the COVID-19 injured list July 16. New York also had a big night off the field. The Yankees reached a deal to get All-Star slugger Joey Gallo from the Texas Rangers, a person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the move had not yet been announced and was subject to approval of medical records of the players involved. Greg Allen was hit by a pitch from Pete Fairbanks (3-4) leading off the 10th, putting runners on first and second. Judge... [More]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Judge went from being a late scratch to hitting a tiebreaking single in a two-run 10th inning to help the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays for the second straight day, 3-1 on Wednesday night. Judge was taken out of the lineup about 30 minutes before the scheduled first pitch. Although no announcement was made about why, the All-Star right fielder struck out in the fifth pinch-hitting for Estevan Florial. Judge returned to the team Tuesday after going on the COVID-19 injured list July 16. New York also had a big night off the field. The Yankees reached a deal to get All-Star slugger Joey Gallo from the Texas Rangers, a person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the move had not yet been announced and was subject to approval of medical records of the players involved. Greg Allen was hit by a pitch from Pete Fairbanks (3-4) leading off the 10th, putting runners on first and second. Judge... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — Franmil Reyes homered twice, the first a second-inning blast that bounced out of Progressive Field and almost dinged a bicyclist pedaling on a street, and the Cleveland Indians beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2 on Wednesday. Reyes’ leadoff homer in the second glanced off the pedestrian bridge in left field and landed on the plaza area between the ballpark and Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. The ball traveled an estimated 446 feet. Reyes wasn’t done. He finished off Cleveland’s three-homer inning in the third with his 19th of the season, a 421-foot drive to center. César Hernández and José Ramírez also homered in the inning for Cleveland. Kwang Hyun Kim (6-6) gave up all four homers and lost for the first time since June 20. Zach Plesac (6-3) gave up two runs in five innings. Dylan Carlson homered for St. Louis. BLUE JAYS 4, RED SOX 1, 1ST GAME RED SOX 4, BLUE JAYS 1, 2ND GAME BOSTON (AP) — Rookie starter Tanner Houck struck out seven over four innings and Boston beat Toronto... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — Franmil Reyes homered twice, the first a second-inning blast that bounced out of Progressive Field and almost dinged a bicyclist pedaling on a street, and the Cleveland Indians beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2 on Wednesday. Reyes’ leadoff homer in the second glanced off the pedestrian bridge in left field and landed on the plaza area between the ballpark and Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. The ball traveled an estimated 446 feet. Reyes wasn’t done. He finished off Cleveland’s three-homer inning in the third with his 19th of the season, a 421-foot drive to center. César Hernández and José Ramírez also homered in the inning for Cleveland. Kwang Hyun Kim (6-6) gave up all four homers and lost for the first time since June 20. Zach Plesac (6-3) gave up two runs in five innings. Dylan Carlson homered for St. Louis. BLUE JAYS 4, RED SOX 1, 1ST GAME RED SOX 4, BLUE JAYS 1, 2ND GAME BOSTON (AP) — Rookie starter Tanner Houck struck out seven over four innings and Boston beat Toronto... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — Franmil Reyes homered twice, the first a second-inning blast that bounced out of Progressive Field and almost dinged a bicyclist pedaling on a street, and the Cleveland Indians beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2 on Wednesday. Reyes’ leadoff homer in the second glanced off the pedestrian bridge in left field and landed on the plaza area between the ballpark and Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. The ball traveled an estimated 446 feet. Reyes wasn’t done. He finished off Cleveland’s three-homer inning in the third with his 19th of the season, a 421-foot drive to center. César Hernández and José Ramírez also homered in the inning for Cleveland. Kwang Hyun Kim (6-6) gave up all four homers and lost for the first time since June 20. Zach Plesac (6-3) gave up two runs in five innings. Dylan Carlson homered for St. Louis. BLUE JAYS 4, RED SOX 1, 1ST GAME BOSTON (AP) — Robbie Ray pitched six strong innings, Randal Grichuk homered and drove in three runs, and Toronto Jays beat Boston in... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — Franmil Reyes homered twice, the first a second-inning blast that bounced out of Progressive Field and almost dinged a bicyclist pedaling on a street, and the Cleveland Indians beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2 on Wednesday. Reyes’ leadoff homer in the second glanced off the pedestrian bridge in left field and landed on the plaza area between the ballpark and Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. The ball traveled an estimated 446 feet. Reyes wasn’t done. He finished off Cleveland’s three-homer inning in the third with his 19th of the season, a 421-foot drive to center. César Hernández and José Ramírez also homered in the inning for Cleveland. Kwang Hyun Kim (6-6) gave up all four homers and lost for the first time since June 20. Zach Plesac (6-3) gave up two runs in five innings. Dylan Carlson homered for St. Louis. BLUE JAYS 4, RED SOX 1, 1ST GAME BOSTON (AP) — Robbie Ray pitched six strong innings, Randal Grichuk homered and drove in three runs, and Toronto Jays beat Boston in... [More]

BOSTON (AP) — Held hitless into the eighth inning by Domingo Germán and looking feeble, Alex Verdugo and the Boston Red Sox suddenly erupted for five runs and stormed past the New York Yankees 5-4 Sunday. Verdugo opened the eighth with a long double for Boston’s first hit. Later, Kiké Hernández slid home headfirst on Xander Bogaerts’ sacrifice fly with the go-ahead run to cap the rally. The Red Sox won for the 10th time in 13 games against the Yankees and reclaimed first place in the AL East, a game ahead of Tampa Bay. New York fell nine games behind Boston. Boston trailed 4-0 when Verdugo doubled to deep right, and Germán was lifted after the hit. Jonathan Loaisiga (7-4) relieved, and Boston broke loose with four straight hits. Hunter Renfroe had an RBI double, Christian Vázquez singled home a run and Hernández followed with an RBI double, cutting it to 4-3. Zack Britton relieved and pinch-hitter Kevin Plawecki’s groundout plated the tying run. Hernández hustled hard and beat right fielder... [More]

BOSTON (AP) — Held hitless into the eighth inning by Domingo Germán and looking feeble, Alex Verdugo and the Boston Red Sox suddenly erupted for five runs and stormed past the New York Yankees 5-4 Sunday. Verdugo opened the eighth with a long double for Boston’s first hit. Later, Kiké Hernández slid home headfirst on Xander Bogaerts’ sacrifice fly with the go-ahead run to cap the rally. The Red Sox won for the 10th time in 13 games against the Yankees and reclaimed first place in the AL East, a game ahead of Tampa Bay. New York fell nine games behind Boston. Boston trailed 4-0 when Verdugo doubled to deep right, and Germán was lifted after the hit. Jonathan Loaisiga (7-4) relieved, and Boston broke loose with four straight hits. Hunter Renfroe had an RBI double, Christian Vázquez singled home a run and Hernández followed with an RBI double, cutting it to 4-3. Zack Britton relieved and pinch-hitter Kevin Plawecki’s groundout plated the tying run. Hernández hustled hard and beat right fielder... [More]