Cardinals place Carlson on IL, will start Scott in center field

St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Dylan Carlson will begin the season on the injured list with a sprained left shoulder, president of baseball operations John Mozeliak said Tuesday.

Carlson was injured in a collision Monday with right fielder Jordan Walker. Prospect Victor Scott will be the Opening Day starter in center field.

Carlson's injury is the latest setback to the Cardinals' outfield. Tommy Edman, who was originally expected to start in center field, is on the IL with a wrist injury. Left fielder Lars Nootbaar received the same designation because of fractured ribs.

Carlson had taken advantage of Edman's absence to lead the Cardinals in spring training with three home runs and 13 RBIs.

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