Orioles Lose Former Cardinals, Rays Utilityman to Free Agency
Summary
Dylan Carlson, a baseball player who has played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, and Baltimore Orioles, has become a free agent. He refused a minor league assignment and can now sign with any Major League Baseball (MLB) team.Key Facts
- Dylan Carlson is an MLB utility player, meaning he can play different positions.
- He played for the St. Louis Cardinals for most of his career, hitting 34 home runs with the team.
- In 2021, Carlson had his best season, hitting .266 with 18 home runs.
- He was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in 2024 but struggled with a .219 batting average.
- Carlson signed a one-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles for the 2025 season.
- In 2025, he had a difficult season with a .203 batting average and only six home runs.
- Carlson's flexibility as a switch-hitter (able to bat both left and right-handed) makes him valuable to MLB teams despite recent struggles.
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