Dylan Carlson, once a top prospect for the Cardinals and a third-place finisher in the 2021 NL Rookie of the Year voting, has struggled to fulfill expectations. After being traded to the Rays, he hit just .219 with a 78 OPS+ in 127 plate appearances, finishing the season with a minus-1.2 WAR. His inability to develop into the franchise cornerstone anticipated in St. Louis has raised concerns about his future contributions.