On Saturday afternoon, the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets by a score of 4-2 at Wrigley Field.
They have a 2-0 lead in the series, and will look to go for the sweep on Sunday.
Chicago Cubs Make Roster Decision
GettyDylan Carlson #5 of the Chicago Cubs poses for a portrait during photo day at Sloan Park on February 17, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona.
Before the game, news came out that the Cubs had made a minor roster decision.
Tommy Birch of Des Moines Register wrote: “The Cubs have signed outfielder Dylan Carlson to a minor league contract. Carlson was recently designated for assignment by the Cubs and opted to become a free agent.
He’s landed back with the Cubs, was sent to the @IowaCubs where @jkempradio reports he’s in today’s lineup.”
He’s landed back with the Cubs, was sent to the @IowaCubs where @jkempradio reports he’s in today’s lineup.
Carlson appeared in three games for the Cubs this season.
He had one run in four at-bats.
Birch added: “Today’s @IowaCubs transactions: -OF Dylan Carlson signs minor league deal with Cubs and joins Iowa. -LHP Jordan Wicks joins Iowa on rehab assignment (starting today). -RHP Corbin Martin promoted to Chicago.”
Carlson’s MLB Career
GettyDylan Carlson #3 of the St. Louis Cardinals rounds the bases on his home run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning during their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on July 26, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Carlson was picked in the first round of the 2016 MLB Draft.
He spent the first four and a half seasons of his career playing for the St. Louis Cardinals.
During the 2021 season, Carlson batted .266 with 18 home runs and 65 RBI’s.
GettyDylan Carlson #3 of the St. Louis Cardinals bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the MLB game at Chase Field on August 20, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Diamondbacks 16-7.
Following the Cardinals, Carlson had stints with the Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays (before the Cubs).
Over 570 games, he is batting .233 with 43 home runs, 195 RBI’s, 210 runs and 16 stolen bases.
At just 27, Carlson is a good piece of depth for the Cubs to have in their organization.
GettyDylan Carlson #15 of the Baltimore Orioles runs the bases after a two run home run during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on August 16, 2025 in Houston, Texas.
Cubs Right Now
The Cubs have been hit with a lot of injuries to start the 2026 season.
They are still 11-9 in 20 games, but the National League Central has been such a strong division that they are in last place.
At home, the Cubs are 6-5 in the 11 games they have played at Wrigley Field.
GettyManager Craig Counsell #11 of the Chicago Cubs speaks with the media following game two of the National League Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on October 01, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
After the Mets, the Cubs will remain at home to host the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday.
They lost in the NLDS last season.
Chicago Cubs Make Roster Decision With 7-Year MLB Player