"Carlson is now officially on a big league deal, and he cannot be moved off of the 26-man roster absent a DFA/waivers process, just like any other big league deal."
"The Cubs clearly liked what they saw from him this spring, and the hope is that, after he's further removed from injuries, he can bounce back to the promising young player he was in his early days with the Cardinals."
"Conforto was a star when he was younger (much better than Carlson), and was very good as recently as 2024 (Carlson was only about average as recently as 2022)."
"Shaw adding right field to his tool box was about seeing if he could expand his versatility in a pinch, not about converting him into an outfielder."
Dylan Carlson has been added to the Cubs' 40-man roster, replacing Tyler Austin, who is now on the 60-day Injured List. Carlson's big league deal prevents him from being moved off the 26-man roster without a DFA/waivers process. The Cubs are optimistic about Carlson's potential return to form after injuries. Michael Conforto is expected to receive more playing time in right field than Carlson or Matt Shaw, given his past performance and current hitting ability. Shaw's inexperience in right field limits his chances despite his potential.
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