AUGUST 14 • THESTATE.COM
KERRY CARPENTER #30 - RIGHT FIELDER - DETROIT TIGERS
18 HR •
57 RBI •
.284 AVG
18 HR
57 RBI
.284 AVG
Kerry Carpenter, Tigers look for another win against Mariners The Detroit Tigers have been lacking power since Kerry Carpenter was placed on the injured list in late May.Carpenter returned in a big way...
Homers twice in return Carpenter went 3-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in Tuesday's 15-1 win over the Mariners.
Impact Carpenter returned from the injured list with a bang, homering twice off George Kirby in his first game since May 26. The 26-year-old appeared to be breaking out before his injury and is now slashing .293/.349/.613 with 10 long balls in just 168 plate appearances this season. He will likely sit against lefties, having gone just 1-for-16 against them so far, but is certainly worth a look wherever he is available.
AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE
In 1st game back after IL stint, Carpenter returns to form with 2-HR game DETROIT -- Kerry Carpenter returned Tuesday from a nearly three-month stint on the injured list hoping to get back to the form the Tigers ou...
AUGUST 14 • MLB.COM
Activated from IL, batting second The Tigers activated Carpenter (back) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.
Impact Carpenter is starting at designated hitter and batting second for the Tigers on Tuesday versus the Mariners after missing nearly three months of action with a lumbar spine stress fracture. The 26-year-old put up a .914 OPS with eight home runs in 50 games earlier this season for the Tigers before the injury.
AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE
Set for activation Tuesday Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said on MLB Network Radio that Carpenter (back) would be activated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Impact He played four rehab games with Triple-A Toledo, going 3-for-14 with one double and a 5:1 K:BB, and that was evidently enough to convince the Tigers he was ready. Carpenter has been sidelined since late May with a lumbar spine stress fracture. The Tigers might ease him back into things with extra days off versus left-handed pitching, but Carpenter is worth scooping back up in fantasy leagues where he was dropped. He posted a .914 OPS with eight homers in 50 games earlier this season for Detroit before getting hurt.
AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE
Begins rehab assignment Carpenter (back) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday.
Impact A stress fracture in Carpenter's back forced him onto the injured list in late May, and his time on the injured list was extended after he suffered a setback in July. Given the amount of time he's missed, it's possible the 26-year-old could be in line for a lengthy stay in the minors.
AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE
More activities this weekend Carpenter (back) will take live batting practice Saturday and run the bases Sunday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact Carpenter ran the bases at Comerica Park on Thursday and will continue to ramp things back up this weekend. A rehab assignment looks to be close, perhaps with one coming next week if he gets through his activities this weekend with no problems. Carpenter has been sidelined since late May with a lumbar spine stress fracture.
AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE
Runs bases Thursday Carpenter (back) ran the bases at Comerica Park on Thursday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Impact Running the bases is often the final box a player needs to check before they go out on a rehab assignment, so it's certainly a good sign for Carpenter. The outfielder has been sidelined since late May with a lumbar spine stress fracture, and because he's missed so much time he'll probably require more than just a couple rehab games.
AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE
Shifts to 60-day IL The Tigers transferred Carpenter (back) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday.
Impact 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.
JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Hopes for rehab games this month Carpenter (back) hopes to begin a rehab assignment before the end of July, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact 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 return, but it's looking like he won't be an option for the Tigers until at least mid-August.
JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Resumes workouts Carpenter (back) did some light jogging and played light catch on the field Monday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Impact It appears to be his first bit of baseball activities since he experienced a setback with his lumbar spine inflammation last week. Carpenter has been shelved since late May and there's won't be a timetable for his return until he shows he can ramp things up again without any hiccups.
JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers setback Carpenter (back) experienced discomfort Tuesday while completing his return to play progression, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Impact 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.
JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Progressing in baseball activities Carpenter (back) took swings off a tee Monday and participated in throwing/running drills Tuesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact 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 rejoining the Tigers.
JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE
Reeling Tigers offense feeling effects without Carpenter DETROIT -- Kerry Carpenter is probably the most upbeat, consistently positive player in the Tigers’ clubhouse. When he injured his shoulder...
JUNE 22 • MLB.COM
Tigers place OF Kerry Carpenter (back) on injured list The Detroit Tigers placed outfielder Kerry Carpenter on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a back injury.Carpenter, 26, is dealing with...
MAY 29 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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Launches game-winning homer Carpenter went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Blue Jays.
Impact 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.
MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Kerry Carpenter's blast helps Tigers edge Blue Jays Kerry Carpenter hit a two-run homer, Reese Olson recorded his first win this season in his 10th start, and the host Detroit Tigers topped th...
MAY 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Kerry Carpenter's 2-run homer sends the Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Blue Jays
Kerry Carpenter hit a two-run homer for a second straight game and the Detroit Tigers edged the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1MAY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Resting against lefty Carpenter is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.
Impact 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.
MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Goes deep in loss 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.
Impact 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.
MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Mark Canha, Kerry Carpenter carry Tigers past Astros Mark Canha hit a grand slam, Kerry Carpenter blasted a pair of homers and the host Detroit Tigers cruised to an 8-2 victory over the Houston...
MAY 12 • SACBEE.COM
Mark Canha hits grand slam, Kerry Carpenter homers twice in Tigers' 8-2 victory over Astros
Mark Canha hit a grand slam in a seven-run second inning, Kerry Carpenter homered twice and Detroit beat Houston 8-2 on Saturday nightMAY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sits versus southpaw Carpenter is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
Impact 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.
MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE
