30-year-old Carl Fleming Edwards Jr. was born on September 3, 1991, he is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball (MLB).
On January 29, 2021, Edwards signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves organization. On March 25, 2021, Edwards opted out of his contract and became a free agent. On April 5, 2021, Edwards re-signed with the Braves on a new minor league contract.
On May 7, 2021, Edwards was selected to the active roster. Edwards allowed 3 runs on 3 hits and a walk before being designated for assignment the next day. On May 10, Edwards elected free agency.
On May 14, 2021, Edwards signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays organization and was assigned to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. On May 30, Edwards was selected to the active roster.
On June 17, he was placed on the 60-day injured list with a left oblique strain. The organization released him on August 29, 2021. On August 31, 2021, Edwards signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox and was assigned to the Triple-A Charlotte Knights. On February 25, 2022, Edwards signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals.
Edwards has been in a romantic relationship with his fiancée, Anquinette Smith, they welcomed their first child in August 2015, and their second child in July 2018.