KERRY CARPENTER NEWS

Tigers mailbag, part 2: Are Kerry Carpenter, Riley Greene candidates for extensions? Also, might the Tigers trade one of their many DH-type players in the coming years?

APRIL 25 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Carpenter leads Tigers against the Twins following 4-hit performance

The Detroit Tigers take on the Minnesota Twins after Kerry Carpenter had four hits against the Twins on Friday

APRIL 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detroit Tigers' Kerry Carpenter Was Wearing a Microphone for One of the Best Swings of His Life The outfielder launched a tape-measure shot and provided excellent live audio.

APRIL 17 • SI.COM

Kerry Carpenter helps spark Tigers in 4-2 victory vs. Rangers DETROIT - Tough game. On yet another day when the Tigers struggled mightily to produce any kind of offense, Kerry Carpenter slammed a 414-fo...

APRIL 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kerry Carpenter can't believe his big league life Kerry Carpenter may now find himself regularly penciled into the heart of the Tigers lineup, but that was far from a guarantee when he was c...

APRIL 11 • MLB.COM

Kerry Carpenter's tiebreaking hit helps Tigers rally past Pirates Kerry Carpenter delivered the go-ahead, pinch-hit single in the ninth inning as the Detroit Tigers scored four runs in the frame to rally fo...

APRIL 9 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Out versus southpaw again Carpenter is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.

Impact Despite concluding the Tigers' weekend series sweep of the White Sox with a pair of two-hit games, the lefty-hitting Carpenter will find himself on the bench for the second time in four contests to begin the season. Both of his absences have come against lefties, with Jake Rogers checking in for Carpenter as the Tigers' designated hitter while southpaw Sean Manaea takes the hill for the Mets.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Carpenter returns from injury, notches hit in spring debut NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Kerry Carpenter drove two hours here from the Tigers’ Spring Training home in Lakeland to get his first game at-bats of...

MARCH 5 • MLB.COM

Idle against lefty Carpenter isn't starting Sunday against the Athletics.

Impact The lefty-hitting Carpenter will take a seat with fellow lefty JP Sears on the mound for the A's. Matt Vierling will move to right field while Carpenter rests, allowing Tyler Nevin to start at the hot corner.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

You call this a lull? Tigers' Carpenter still producing despite run of rough at-bats Kerry Carpenter has been one of the most productive hitters in the American League since early August, even though has hasn't homered since...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Remains locked in Friday Carpenter went 2-for-5 with two singles and a run scored in Friday's win over the Angels.

Impact Carpenter now has at least one hit in 10 of the 13 games he's played this month, and he's batting .315 in September with seven RBI. It's been a standout season for the outfielder, who's batting .291 overall with an .852 OPS. Carpenter has also added 20 home runs this year for the first time in his brief MLB career.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steals another base Carpenter went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 10-3 win over the Yankees.

Impact The 26-year-old outfielder showcased his speed Thursday, legging out an infield single and swiping second base before scoring on a Tyler Nevin double. Carpenter didn't attempt any steals through the first 116 games of his career, but he has gained confidence on the bases lately, going 4-for-4 in stolen base tries over his last 12 games. Carpenter has posted a slash line of .320/.388/.558 across 50 second-half games, with 12 home runs, 36 RBI, 29 runs and four thefts across 201 plate appearances during that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Triples, scores in loss Carpenter went 2-for-4 with a triple and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Yankees.

Impact Carpenter was the only Detroit player to cross the plate as he continued his hot streak. The outfielder is batting .339 over his last 15 games with six extra-base hits and 10 RBI. For the season, he's now batting .291 with a robust .882 OPS and 20 home runs. Carpenter is enjoying a breakout campaign and figures to move up fantasy draft boards in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mookie Betts, Julio Rodríguez highlight Ben Verlander's team of the month

Ben Verlander's August team of the month includes several superstars playing to form — and a few young players whose names you need to know.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Doubles, reaches four times in win Carpenter went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 10-0 win over the White Sox.

Impact The Tigers rolled all over Chicago, and Carpenter was right in the middle of the action. The outfielder has had a breakout season with a .289 batting average, .876 OPS and 20 home runs across 93 games. He's been even better over his last dozen appearances, batting .341 with a .931 OPS.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Harper, Mookie Betts headline Ben Verlander's team of the week

Bryce Harper had his best week since his Tommy John surgery, and Mookie Betts refuses to cool off. Who else made Ben Verlander's team of the...

AUGUST 28, 2023

Logs first career stolen base Carpenter went 2-for-4 with one run scored and one steal in Saturday's 9-2 loss against the Astros.

Impact Carpenter recorded his first MLB steal Saturday, taking second base in the fourth inning after reaching on a single. With his two hits, Carpenter has now registered a hit in 20 of his last 21 games. Over that stretch, he's batting .413 with nine home runs, 19 RBI and 19 runs scored.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carpenter gets Tigers' 1st hit off bullpen after Astros' Valdez pitches 7 no-hit innings

Pinch-hitter Kerry Carpenter singled off reliever Bryan Abreu with one out in the eighth inning for the Detroit Tigers’ first hit off Houston after Framber Valdez pitched seven hit...

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keeps slugging Wednesday Carpenter went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Carpenter didn't hit a home run Tuesday, but he made up for that in a big way Wednesday, providing all of Detroit's offense. The outfielder has now gone deep in four of the last five games, and he has nine home runs this month overall in 21 contests. The power surge has allowed Carpenter to reach the 20-homer plateau for the first time in his career, and he is showing no signs of slowing down.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers' Kerry Carpenter has powered his way into Detroit's future Kerry Carpenter is hitting .368 with nine home runs in August as he continues his emergence as a long-term piece for the Tigers.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Carpenter hits grand slam, but rally falls short in Tigers' 6-4 loss to Cubs Kerry Carpenter hit his 20th home run, but the Chicago Cubs left Comerica Park with a 6-4 victory on Wednesday afternoon.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Goes deep for third straight game Carpenter went 3-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and two runs scored in Monday's 7-6 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Carpenter has been on a power surge recently, as he now has eight home runs this month across 19 games, including in each of the last three contests. That's pushed the outfielder to 19 total long balls this season, which is a new career high. Carpenter seems poised to reach the 20-homer plateau fairly soon, and he could make a run at 30 if he stays hot.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in consecutive games Carpenter went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over Cleveland.

Impact Carpenter's solo shot in the seventh came on the 10th pitch of a battle that included five foul balls after beginning the at-bat down 0-2. Carpenter is now hitting .354 with seven home runs in the month of August and is establishing himself as a mainstay in the heart of the Tigers' lineup.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE