Phillies release outfielder Dylan Carlson after brief stint in Triple-A
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 3:05 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies have released outfielder Dylan Carlson, who signed a minor league deal in May. Carlson struggled to find success at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, hitting.181 with four home runs and 18 RBIs in 40 games. Once a top prospect for the St. Louis Cardinals, his performance has declined since a promising 2021 season, where he recorded an OPS of.780. Carlson is now a free agent and likely seeking a new minor league opportunity.
- •Carlson played three games with the Chicago Cubs earlier this season.
- •He was once ranked as the Cardinals' No. 1 prospect in 2021.
- •In 40 games at Triple-A, he had a.181 batting average.
- •Carlson hit four home runs and drove in 18 RBIs at Lehigh Valley.
- •His performance has significantly declined since his breakout year.
- 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies cut ties with ex-Cardinals, Cubs .682 OPS outfielder
"The former Cardinals' top prospect is now a free agent.
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