ahead of the trade deadline if it can continue its recent stretch of play, but one young outfielder could be on the way out of town whether the Cardinals decide to buy or sell."Carlson’s 2021 rookie season earned him a third-place finish in National League Rookie of the Year voting, but the 25-year-old has taken a step backward in each season since then," Carlson said.
"The Cardinals have a number of outfielders seemingly ahead of Carlson on the depth chart and they’re hopeful that Walker will return to begin fulfilling his potential at some point. Carlson is earning $2.35 million this season and is under control for two more years, so perhaps a fresh start away from St. Louis would help him find his 2021 stroke."
Carlson has been mentioned as a trade candidate on numerous occasions over the last year and it sounds like a move could be a real possibility this year.Patrick McAvoy's experiences include local and national sports coverage at the New England Sports Network with a focus on baseball and basketball. Outside of journalism, Patrick also is pursuing an MBA at Brandeis University.