Orioles Cardinals Have Discussed Dylan Carlso

delmermollie · Post by **delmermollie** » Tue Nov 18, 2025 2:08 am

The Cardinals sell-off is in full swing, with , and already out the door. Prior to trading Montgomery and Stratton to the Rangers, the Cardinals spoke to the Orioles about the left-hander, . He adds that the Os have also talked to the Cardinals about switch-hitting center fielder . Goold suggests that Carlson hasnt Ryan Jeffers Jersey nece sarily been a focal point in talks but rather a value add in addition to the starters theyve marketed. Even if Carlson were viewed as a standalone target for Baltimore, thered be some sense to it. The Os are bursting with young talent, but theyre currently without center fielder due to a groin strain. , whos hit well since being released by the Yankees and signing in Baltimore, is also on the injured list at the moment (hamstring strain). The Os have gotten strong production from corner outfielders and , but top outfield prospect has struggled immensely in his first 59 plate appearances since being recalled. Carlson, unlike the other three players the Cardinals have traded in the past 24 hours, is not a free agent at seasons end. He has three years of club control remaining beyond the current season. A former top prospect himself, the 24-year-olds standing in St. Louis has seemingly deteriorated as hes produced at a roughly league-average level since turning in a strong 2021 campaign. The Os dont nece sarily need a long-term fix in center field, as Mullins is also under team control for multiple years beyond the current season (through 2025). However, even when Mullins returns, thered theoretically be room for both him and Carlson in the lineup. Anthony Santander could see more time at designated hitter, perhaps cutting into the playing time of struggling (though Mountcastles offense has ticked up over the past couple weeks). A speculative outfield of Hays, Mullins and Carlson would be defensively superior to the current alignment. Adding Carlson to the mix would also open further avenues for offseason deals. Santander is only controlled through the 2024 season and is due a raise on his $7.4MM salary, for instance. The Cardinals, notably, are virtually certain to trade 27-year-old right-hander before Tuesdays deadline. If Baltimores interest in the Cardinals pitchers extended beyond Montgomery, then it stands to reason that a deal surrounding Flaherty and Carlson could still be discu sed, though the extent of the Orioles potential interest in Flaherty isnt known. The right-hander is three years younger than his now-former teammate, Montgomery, but is also having a weaker season. Flahertys ERA is a full run higher, and hes sporting inferior strikeout, walk and ground-ball rates. Ryan Jensen Jersey