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Matt Carson | Outfielder

Team: Cleveland Indians
Age / DOB:  (31) / 7/1/1981
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 200
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Matt Carson was diagnosed with a strained neck and suffered a cut on his forehead after sliding into the right field wall Saturday.
Carson left the game after the incident. The 31-year-old outfielder is battling for a bench spot with the Indians, so the injury is ill-timed with just over a week until Opening Day. He is considered day-to-day. Mar 23 - 9:02 PM
Source: Paul Hoynes on Twitter

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Matt Carson - OF - Indians

Matt Carson left Saturday's game against the Mariners after running headfirst into the outfield wall.

Carson was able to sit up while being carted off, but he suffered some cuts to his face in the accident. The 31-year-old outfielder was hit in the head by a pitch earlier this spring, so it's been a rough couple of weeks.
Source: Geoff Baker on Twitter
Mar 23 - 5:58 PM
Matt Carson - OF - Indians

Matt Carson (head) has passed all concussion tests.

Good news. Carson was hit in the helmet by a pitch on Wednesday, so the Indians sent him for tests just to be on the safe side.
Source: Paul Hoynes on Twitter
Mar 7 - 11:30 AM
Matt Carson - OF - Indians

Matt Carson was scratched from Tuesday's Cactus League lineup against the Giants.

No word on the reason for the change. Ezequiel Carrera will start in his place in right field and bat seventh.
Related: Ezequiel Carrera
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Mar 5 - 11:46 AM
Matt Carson - OF - Indians

Indians signed OF Matt Carson to a minor league contract.

He's been given an invitation to spring training. Carson, 31, batted .227 (15-for-66) with one double and four RBI in 26 games with the Twins this season.
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 11:39:00 AM
Matt Carson - OF - Indians

Twins sent OF Matt Carson outright to Triple-A Rochester.

The move clears him from the 40-man roster. Carson, 31, batted .227 (15-for-66) with one double and four RBI in 26 games with the Twins this season.
Wed, Oct 24, 2012 03:47:00 PM
Matt Carson - OF - Indians

Twins recalled OF Matt Carson from Triple-A Rochester.

Carson takes the roster spot of Denard Span (collarbone). He went 8-for-21 in a stint earlier this season with Minnesota.
Fri, Aug 31, 2012 11:30:00 AM
Matt Carson - OF - Indians

Matt Carson will be recalled by the Twins on Friday.

Carson is going fill the roster spot left vacant by Denard Span, who has been placed on the disabled list because of a sprained SC joint. Carson, a 31-year-old outfielder, went 8-for-21 in a stint earlier this season with Minnesota but is doubtful to carry any fantasy value.
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Thu, Aug 30, 2012 05:54:00 PM
Matt Carson - OF - Indians

Twins optioned OF Matt Carson to Triple-A Rochester.

The move clears a spot for righty Kyle Waldrop. Carson went 8-for-21 after being called up on August 16, so he should be back when rosters are expanded in September.
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Fri, Aug 24, 2012 10:06:00 AM
Matt Carson - OF - Indians

Twins purchased the contract of OF Matt Carson from Triple-A Rochester.

Carson has batted .277 with a .785 OPS in 448 plate appearances at Rochester this season. The 31-year-old hasn't appeared in the major leagues since the 2010 season and doesn't figure to get a ton of playing time.
Fri, Aug 17, 2012 01:25:00 PM
Matt Carson - OF - Indians

Matt Carson is being called up by the Twins.

The roster move should be made official on Friday. Carson hasn't appeared in the major leagues since the 2010 season and won't hold any fantasy value. The 31-year-old was hitting .277 with a .785 OPS in 448 plate appearances at Triple-A Rochester.
Source: Sloane Martin on Twitter
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 07:51:00 PM
Matt Carson - OF - Indians

Twins signed OF Matt Carson to a minor league contract.

Carson posted a respectable .871 OPS with 24 homers and 75 RBI in 112 games this year at the Triple-A level. The 30-year-old will function as organizational outfield depth for the Twins during the 2012 season.
Source: Joe Christensen on Twitter
Thu, Nov 17, 2011 05:54:00 PM
Matt Carson - OF - Indians

Rays acquired OF Matt Carson from Athletics for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

He was assigned to Triple-A Durham. Carson, 30, was batting 285/.338/.538 with 19 homers, 65 RBI and 11 stolen bases in 400 plate appearances this season with Oakland's Triple-A affiliate. He has a .200/.210/.370 batting line over 105 plate appearances in the big leagues.
Source: Joe Stiglich on Twitter
Mon, Aug 1, 2011 07:38:00 PM
Matt Carson - OF - Indians

Athletics sent OF Matt Carson outright to Triple-A Sacramento.

The 29-year-old outfielder batted .177 with four home runs and nine RBI in 79 at-bats with the Athletics this past season. Carson will be in camp as a non-roster invitee during spring training.
Tue, Nov 2, 2010 05:51:00 PM
Matt Carson - OF - Indians

Matt Carson was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Mariners due to lower back spasms.

Consider him day-to-day. Jeremy Hermida will play right field Friday and bat eighth against Luke French.
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Source: Jane Lee on Twitter
Fri, Oct 1, 2010 09:17:00 PM

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3Brett Myers
4Zach McAllister
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