Cubs seemingly re-sign former Cardinals top prospect after free agency stint

TL;DR

The Chicago Cubs have re-signed outfielder Dylan Carlson on a minor league contract after he was previously designated for assignment. Carlson, a former top prospect for the St. Louis Cardinals, played for Triple-A Iowa recently.

Key points

Cubs re-signed Dylan Carlson on a minor league contract
Carlson was previously designated for assignment
He played for Triple-A Iowa before re-signing
Carlson was a top prospect for the St. Louis Cardinals
Seiya Suzuki's injury prompted the Cubs to add outfield depth

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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 originally 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.

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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 last season and hit .203/.278/.336 with six homers and 20 RBIs.

Q&A

Why did the Cubs re-sign Dylan Carlson after designating him for assignment?

The Cubs re-signed Dylan Carlson to add depth to their outfield, especially after Seiya Suzuki was placed on the injured list.

What were Dylan Carlson's stats with the Cubs before his re-signing?

Before being re-signed, Dylan Carlson went hitless in four plate appearances with the Cubs in the Majors.

What is Dylan Carlson's background as a prospect?

Dylan Carlson was a top prospect for the St. Louis Cardinals before joining the Cubs, known for his switch-hitting ability.