"and had a nice showing in his first full season back in 2021 (.266/.343/.437, 18 homers) but has seen his bat stall out since. Carlson was a league-average hitter in 2022, but in three subsequent big league seasons has mustered only a .210/.294/.314 batting line in 761 trips to the plate between the Cardinals, Rays and Orioles. He's dealt with shoulder, ankle, hamstring, thumb and wrist injuries along the way. The ankle injury, suffered in 2023, required season-ending surgery."
"Carlson, a switch-hitter, had an uncharacteristically poor showing against left-handed pitching last year, but that came in a small sample with Baltimore. He's been good against lefties throughout his career, hitting them at a .274/.347/.410 clip in 566 plate appearances. His left-handed swing and approach haven't been nearly as refined; in 1421 turns at the plate versus right-handed pitching, he's a .217/.298/.356 hitter."
Dylan Carlson signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs that includes a non-roster invitation to major league spring training and a chance to compete for a bench job. The deal can pay $2 million if he reaches the majors with an additional $1 million available via incentives. The 27-year-old was a top prospect and produced well in 2021 but has slumped to a .210/.294/.314 line across 761 plate appearances since and has suffered multiple injuries, including season-ending ankle surgery in 2023. Carlson is a switch-hitter who can play all three outfield positions and has shown better results versus left-handed pitching than right-handed pitching.
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