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• Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Shifts to 60-day IL

  Rotowire Jul 21, 2024

  The Tigers transferred Carpenter (back) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday. Carpenter has been on the shelf since May 29 with a lumbar spine stress fracture and didn't resume hitting and taking part in a running progression until the All-Star break, so the move to the 60-day IL won't affect his timeline for a return to Detroit. Though he'll be eligible for activation beginning later this week, Carpenter will first need to ramp up his baseball activities further, then head out on a multi-game minor-league rehab assignment before returning from the IL. The transaction freed up a spot on the 40-man roster for first baseman/outfielder Bligh Madris, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Toledo ahead of Sunday's game in Toronto.

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• Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Hopes to begin rehab stint soon

  Rotowire Jul 19, 2024

  Carpenter (back) is aiming to begin a rehab assignment before the end of July, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. Carpenter had a setback with his lumbar spine stress fracture in late June but resumed workouts earlier this month. He's been sidelined since late May and is without a timetable for his return, but it's looking like he won't be an option for the Tigers until at least mid-August.

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• Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Resumes workouts

  Rotowire Jul 8, 2024

  Carpenter (back) did some light jogging and played light catch on the field Monday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. Carpenter appears to have resumed light baseball activities for the first time since experiencing a setback last week in his recovery from lumbar spine inflammation. The 26-year-old has been on the injured list since late May and is without a clear timetable for a return.

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• Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Suffers setback

  Rotowire Jul 2, 2024

  Carpenter (back) experienced discomfort Tuesday while completing his return-to-play progression, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. Carpenter has been participating in baseball activities since June 21 and had been progressing well prior to enduring the setback. Carpenter will given some time off for rest and recovery before resuming baseball activities, all but guaranteeing he'll be out until after the All-Star break. Carpenter has been on the IL since May 29 due to lumbar spine inflammation.

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• Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Progressing in baseball activities

  Rotowire Jun 25, 2024

  Carpenter (back) took swings off a tee Monday and participated in throwing and running drills Tuesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. The 26-year-old was shut down in late May due to a lumbar spine stress fracture, but he's now back to taking part in baseball activities. Carpenter still has significant rehab work to do before being ready for game action, and he'll likely require a minor-league rehab assignment before returning from the 10-day injured list.

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• Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Without timeline for return

  Rotowire Jun 18, 2024

  Carpenter hasn't resumed baseball activities since being diagnosed with a lumbar spine stress fracture in late May, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. Carpenter was placed on the 10-day injured list May 29 with lumbar spine inflammation, only for his diagnosis to change a couple days later once he underwent further testing. Three weeks after landing on the shelf, Carpenter remains limited to doing what manager A.J. Hinch described as therapy work, so the 26-year-old still looks to be at least a couple weeks away from being ready for game action. During Carpenter's ongoing absence, Matt Vierling has taken hold of a full-time role in the outfield, and Justyn-Henry Malloy has settled in as the Tigers' primary designated hitter.

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• Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Has stress fracture in back

  Rotowire May 31, 2024

  Carpenter has been diagnosed with a lumbar spine stress fracture, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. Carpenter was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier this week with what was called lumbar spine inflammation, but further testing appears to have revealed a more significant injury. The Tigers have not divulged a potential timetable for Carpenter's return, but his absence could be a lengthy one. Akil Baddoo should continue to see his playing time rise while Carpenter is on the shelf.

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• Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Lands on IL with back injury

  Rotowire May 29, 2024

  The Tigers placed Carpenter on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with lumbar spine inflammation. Carpenter first felt some soreness in his back over the weekend and had hoped it would dissipate in subsequent days, but that hasn't happened. As a result, he'll miss at least the next week and a half of action, with manager A.J. Hinch noting that Carpenter is without a clear timetable for a return while he awaits further testing, per Jason Beck of MLB.com. Akil Baddoo was called up from Triple-A Toledo and could see some time in the outfield while he's with the big club, but the Tigers might be more apt to lean on Wenceel Perez in right field and Matt Vierling in center during Carpenter's absence.

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• Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Launches game-winning homer

  Rotowire May 25, 2024

  Carpenter went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Blue Jays. The 26-year-old slugger took Jose Berrios deep in the first inning, and while it was the only offense Detroit could muster, it was also all the team's pitching staff would need. Carpenter has found his power stroke in May, slugging five of his eight homers on the season in his last 13 games -- a stretch in which he's batting .325 (13-for-40) with 14 RBI.

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• Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Resting against lefty

  Rotowire May 22, 2024

  Carpenter is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals. With a tough southpaw (Cole Ragans) taking the hill for Kansas City, the lefty-hitting Carpenter will retreat to the bench for the series finale. Mark Canha will replace Carpenter in right field.

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• Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Goes deep in loss

  Rotowire May 20, 2024

  Carpenter went 2-for-3 with a double, a solo home run, an additional run scored and two total RBI in Monday's 8-3 loss to the Royals. Carpenter continued a strong month of May, as he's batting .325 this month with three home runs, nine runs scored and 10 RBI across 14 games. He's now up to six long balls overall to go along with a solid .893 OPS. Carpenter still sits regularly against southpaws, but he's producing enough against righties to be an effective fantasy contributor.

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• Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Racks up four RBI

  Rotowire May 18, 2024

  Carpenter went 2-for-5 with a triple, a double, four RBI and one run scored in Friday's 13-0 win over the Diamondbacks. Carpenter knocked in two runs with a third-inning triple and added a two-run double to cap a six-run rally in the fifth. The outfielder has gone 9-for-26 (.346) with seven extra-base hits and seven RBI over his last seven contests. That's put him at a .276/.328/.520 slash line with five home runs, 22 RBI, 15 runs scored, nine doubles and three triples through 41 contests as one of the Tigers' most productive hitters this season.

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• Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: On bench Tuesday

  Rotowire May 14, 2024

  Carpenter is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins. The left-handed Carpenter will avoid a matchup with southpaw Ryan Weathers on Tuesday, as Wenceel Perez, Matt Vierling and Mark Canha will start across the outfield. Carpenter has hit safely in five straight games, batting 7-for-18 (.389) with two homers and five runs scored.

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• Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Not starting Friday

  Rotowire May 10, 2024

  Carpenter is not in the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Astros. He'll start the night in the dugout as the Tigers take on left-hander Framber Valdez. Carpenter is slashing .269/.330/.471 with three homers and 15 RBI in 36 games this season, and he's seen only 11 plate appearances against southpaws so far.

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• Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Not facing lefty

  Rotowire May 7, 2024

  Carpenter is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Cleveland. As is customary, Carpenter will slide to the bench with southpaw Logan Allen on the mound for the Guardians. In his stead, Ryan Vilade will make his 2024 debut and handle right field.

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• Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Sitting versus southpaw

  Rotowire May 5, 2024

  Carpenter is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees. Carpenter is in the midst of a 3-for-25 slump and will sit Sunday as lefty Nestor Cortes takes the mound for New York. Wenceel Perez will shift to right field while Parker Meadows starts in center.

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• Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Gets day off

  Rotowire Apr 24, 2024

  Carpenter is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays. The lefty-hitting Carpenter's absence from the lineup is likely a result of the Rays' plan to deploy southpaw Tyler Alexander as their primary pitcher out of the bullpen. With Carpenter on the bench for the first time since April 9, Riley Greene and Wenceel Perez will occupy the corner-outfield spots while Mark Canha serves as Detroit's designated hitter.

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• Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Collects four hits

  Rotowire Apr 19, 2024

  Carpenter went 4-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's win over the Twins. Carpenter doubled and scored in the first inning before knocking three singles the rest of the night. He's now 9-for-21 (.429) with five extra-base hits over his last five contests. This hot stretch has boosted his season slash line to .328/.371/.621 through 62 plate appearances.

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• Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Doubles, triples in Tuesday's win

  Rotowire Apr 16, 2024

  Carpenter went 2-for-3 with a double, a triple and an RBI in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Rangers. Carpenter was productive for Detroit, delivering his first triple and third double of the season while boosting his OPS to a robust .920. He was swapped out for pinch-hitter Matt Vierling in the eighth inning when Texas brought in a lefty reliever, and Carpenter's main limitation at this point is his lack of production against southpaws. He had a .657 OPS against them last season, compared to an .841 mark against righties, and the team has limited him to just two at-bats against lefties so far this year. Against righties, however, Carpenter is a potent offensive weapon.

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• Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Absent from lineup versus lefty

  Rotowire Apr 9, 2024

  Carpenter is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Pittsburgh, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. Jake Rogers will start at designated hitter versus lefty Martin Perez. Carpenter has yet to start a game against a southpaw this season.

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