Nearly a decade after the St. Louis Cardinals selected Dylan Carlson in the first round of the MLB Draft, the switch-hitting outfielder has been spotted at the Chicago Cubs' complex in Arizona - and will reportedly be in camp with the club on a minor-league deal with a spring training invite.
A National League Rookie of the Year finalist in 2021, Carlson has battled injuries in recent years, but if he can stay on the field and return to form, he could be a valuable piece for Craig Counsell's ballclub in 2026. A bounceback from Carlson and/or Chas McCormick, who will also be in camp on a minor-league pact, would give the Cubs' bench mix a huge boost.