Dylan Carlson #3 of the St. Louis Cardinals runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Busch Stadium on August 8, 2021 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Scott Kane/Getty Images)
The St Louis Cardinals were surging in the playoff race, then were dealt with yet another blow: Dylan Carlson is going on the injured list.
The St. Louis Cardinals were finally starting to get healthy, with right-hander Jack Flaherty finally returning from the injured list. Then Kwang Hyun Kim and Wade LeBlanc went to the IL.