The St. Louis Cardinals entered the 2020 campaign knowing they might need more in terms of outfield production. But they also had a top prospect waiting in the wings.
Dylan Carlson has long been on the Redbirds' radar. The 21-year-old was ranked as the No. 17 prospect in baseball, according to MLB.com, and it seemed likely after the team's summer camp he would have the opportunity to get some at-bats at the big league level.
Cardinals outfielders have struggled in the early goings, notably center fielder Harrison Bader. Once a top prospect himself, Bader is just 1-for-11 to start the season.