If the St. Louis Cardinals fail to reverse their fortunes soon, they could find themselves once again in the position of being sellers ahead of the trade deadline. Last season was a struggle for the Cardinals, marking one of their worst performances in recent memory, resulting in them becoming prominent sellers in the baseball market before the deadline. If the current trend continues, St. Louis may find itself in a similar situation this season, with several players being considered as potential trade assets. Among them, star first baseman Paul Goldschmidt stands out as a notable candidate, although others could also be on the move.
One such player who might find himself amidst trade rumors in the coming months is outfielder Dylan Carlson. While his name surfaced in trade discussions last year, the Cardinals ultimately retained him. However, the circumstances could be different this season.
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One team speculated as a potential destination for the young outfielder is the Philadelphia Phillies, as reported by Bleacher Report’s Zachary Rymer. Rymer pointed out that the Phillies’ lineup has not performed up to expectations, particularly in the center field position, which has been lacking offensively. This deficiency may prompt the Phillies to explore options such as acquiring Carlson to bolster their lineup.
“Possible Options: Michael A. Taylor, JJ Bleday, and Dylan Carlson… Carlson, especially, has long been considered a candidate for a fresh start, and he notably performed well during spring training before suffering a shoulder injury in a collision.”
“Carlson has frequently been the subject of trade talks, and it seems that the speculation surrounding him continues unabated.”
