Cubs seemingly re-sign former Cardinals top prospect after free agency stint
The Cubs have brought back a veteran for outfield depth.
Cubs seemingly re-sign former Cardinals top prospect after free agency stint originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Chicago Cubs have re-signed an outfielder after they had previously designated him for assignment.
Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors reported Monday that switch-hitter Dylan Carlson has rejoined the NL Central club on a minor league contract. In fact, Carlson played for Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, going 1-for-5 with two RBIs. The Cubs o riginally signed Carlson as outfield depth after Seiya Suzuki started the year on the injured list.
The former St. Louis Cardinals top prospect went hitless in four trips to the plate in the Majors with Chicago before they cut him loose. Carlson elected free agency but is now back with the organization.
More : Red Sox never close on Astros’ Isaac Paredes trade After spending parts of five seasons with the Cardinals, the Tampa Bay Rays acquired Carlson in a trade for right-hander Shawn Armstrong in 2024. He appeared in 83 games with the Baltimore Orioles last season and hit . 203/.