Just In: Cardinals cut ties with yet another top star

“The Dylan Carlson era in St. Louis has come to an end.”

Here’s a paraphrased version:

“Dylan Carlson’s trade to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Shawn Armstrong, while expected, has now been made official. Although the St. Louis Cardinals risk seeing Carlson thrive elsewhere, the decision to part ways appears mutually beneficial.

 

 

We’re covering the Carlson trade and the rest of the MLB Trade Deadline moves on the Dealin’ the Cards podcast’s Trade Deadline Live Stream.

Carlson follows a pattern of former Cardinals outfielders like Randy Arozarena, Adolis Garcia, Tyler O’Neill, and Lane Thomas who found success after leaving St. Louis. He himself sees potential in this fresh start, as he shared in a quote posted by MLB.com’s John Denton on X, noting that a new environment could unlock untapped potential.

Shawn Armstrong going back to the Cardinals for Carlson, per source. https://t.co/Y86d8lrefY

— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) July 30, 2024

Carlson drew interest from multiple teams, which isn’t surprising considering how often former Cardinals players have excelled elsewhere. It’s becoming more of a trend than an exception for talented players like Carlson.

As for Armstrong, his 5.40 ERA this season is a concern, but last year he was stellar with a 1.38 ERA over 52 innings.

This was the Cardinals’ only move on deadline day, following the trade for Erick Fedde and Tommy Pham the day before. Giovanny Gallegos was designated for assignment earlier this week, signaling his likely release soon.

Stay tuned for more reactions to the Cardinals’ trade deadline decisions as we continue our coverage of their push towards the postseason.”