WASHINGTON, D.C. — Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson started to get into a rhythm at the plate before an ankle injury sidelined him from the middle of May until June 9. Statistically, his performance wasn’t necessarily eye-popping, but the switch-hitting defensive dynamo had started to get more comfortable.
Then his ankle came out from under him as he started to leave the batter’s box in Boston, and it took several weeks for him to feel right again physically.
The Cardinals have been juggling their outfield configurations all season; between injuries and call-ups from the minors, the revolving door hasn’t stopped for very long.