Carlson should get a chance to play on a semi-regular basis over the next week or two with Tyler O’Neill hitting the injured list with a neck issue. The 26-year-old former top prospect can be ignored in most fantasy formats, especially with O’Neill only expected to require a minimum stint on the shelf.

Carlson has continued to produce at Triple-A, slashing .300/.462/.425 with one home run and three steals in 12 games. Meanwhile, Heston Kjerstad is slashing .216/.231/.351 in 39 plate appearances at the MLB level with 11 strikeouts and no walks. Kjerstad is going to need to start producing soon, or the Orioles could give Carlson another chance.

Carlson is back to the minors after the Orioles activated Gunnar Henderson (side) off the injured list. Carlson will be up and down without a regular role barring something unforeseeable.

Carlson was called up on Monday when Colston Cowser (fractured thumb) went on the IL and did get two pinch-hit appearances, but today will be his first start of the season. He had gone 3-for-7 with a home run and two walks in two games at Triple-A and will be battling Heston Kjerstad for at-bats while Cowser is out. For Thursday, both will be in the lineup with Tyler O’Neill shifting to DH and Ryan Mountcastle taking a day off.