KERRY CARPENTER NEWS

Clubs three-run homer Carpenter went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run during Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Brewers.

Impact The 25-year-old started the scoring with a three-run blast off Eric Lauer during the second inning, ending a 0-for-12 slump which spanned the previous four games. Carpenter now has four home runs and eight RBI with a .210/.279/.468 slash line through 18 contests this season.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carpenter's three-run homer lifts Tigers to second straight win over Brewers Kerry Carpenter's three-run homer in the second inning for the Tigers triggered a four-run inning to beat the Brewers 4-3 on Tuesday.

APRIL 26, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Carpenter homers, Tigers hold Brewers in check with 4-3 win

Kerry Carpenter hit a three-run home run and four Detroit Tigers pitchers held the Milwaukee Brewers in check, as Detroit beat Milwaukee 4-3

APRIL 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slugs walkoff homer Tuesday Carpenter went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run and two RBI in a 4-3 win over the Guardians during the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader.

Impact The Tigers won their third straight game in walkoff fashion in the matinee, and it was Carpenter's turn to play hero -- after fouling off three straight 3-2 pitches, he took James Karinchak over the fence in right field for a game-winning solo shot. It was Carpenter's third homer of the season, and after going 0-for-4 in the nightcap, he's batting .238 (10-for-42) on the season with five RBI and six runs in 11 games.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians Lose On Walk-off Winner, Fall 4-3 To Tigers The Guardians would lose 4-3 on a Kerry Carpenter walk-off home run.

APRIL 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kerry Carpenter's blast lifts Tigers to third straight walk-off win DETROIT — Kerry Carpenter launched a two-out, walk-off home run to right field, sending the Tigers to a dramatic 4-3 win over the Cleveland...

APRIL 18, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Carpenter's HR gives Tigers 3rd straight walk-off win DETROIT – Kerry Carpenter joked before Tuesday’s Tigers-Guardians doubleheader that he’d wear two layers of long sleeves to try to keep warm...

APRIL 18, 2023 • MLB.COM

Kerry Carpenter's blast sends Detroit Tigers to fourth straight win, 4-3 over Guardians Kerry Carpenter homered with two outs in the ninth to give the Detroit Tigers their 4th straight win, rallying to beat the Cleveland Guardia...

APRIL 18, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Batting cleanup Carpenter is starting in right field and batting cleanup for the Tigers on Tuesday in the first game of a doubleheader against the Guardians, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press...

Impact Carpenter is seeing regular duty versus righties as he alternates between designated hitter and the corner outfield spots. The 25-year-old has batted cleanup in six of his last seven starts.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swats second homer Carpenter went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-6 extra-innings win over the Giants.

Impact The game was all San Francisco in the early going aside from Carpenter's second-inning shot off Anthony DeSclafani, but the rest of Detroit's bats were able to get going in the later innings. Carpenter is batting just .212 (7-for-33) through 10 games, but those seven hits include three doubles and two homers.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty Carpenter isn't starting Friday against the Giants.

Impact Carpenter and his .573 OPS against lefties since 2021 will begin Friday on the bench with Sean Manaea starting on the mound for the Giants. In his place, Miguel Cabrera will serve as Detroit's DH and bat seventh.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers have had one positive: Kerry Carpenter looks, feels locked in at the plate Kerry Carpenter, who hit 36 home runs at three levels last season, feels confident at the plate in his second season with the Detroit Tigers...

APRIL 14, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Hits first 2023 home run Carpenter went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 10-inning loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact Carpenter's home run in the seventh inning with a runner on was his first of the season. The outfielder popped six long balls last year as a rookie and posted a solid .795 OPS across 31 games. Carpenter is seeing regular playing time against righties, with Matt Vierling a platoon option against southpaws.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slides in at DH Carpenter is starting at designated hitter and batting fourth in Saturday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact With Miguel Cabrera getting a day off, Carpenter takes over as the DH. The latter has been playing frequently in the early going against righties but sitting against southpaws. With righty Tanner Houck on the bump for Boston, Carpenter will get a chance to build on his .250/.357/.500 slash line across 12 at-bats.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against southpaw Carpenter is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

Impact With the Rays bringing a southpaw (Jeffrey Springs) to the hill for the second time in the series, the lefty-hitting Carpenter will take a seat after he went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and two runs in Saturday's 12-2 loss. Platoon mate Matt Vierling will spell Carpenter in right field in the series finale.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roster spot looks more secure With the Tigers optioning Akil Baddoo to Triple-A Toledo on Monday, Carpenter has a clearer path to an Opening Day roster spot.

Impact Carpenter and Baddoo were seemingly vying for a reserve outfielder role in camp, and for now, Carpenter is the last player standing. He showed flashes as a rookie in 2022 with a .795 OPS across 31 games while Baddoo struggled at the plate. Austin Meadows, Riley Greene and Matt Vierling seem likely to start in the outfield for Detroit, though Carpenter could earn himself more playing time as the season progresses.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To start in minors? Carpenter may be squeezed from the Opening Day roster if the Tigers decide to keep Akil Baddoo, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Riley Greene and Austin Meadows are locked into starting roles, and Matt Vierling will likely make the roster as well after coming over in the offseason. That leaves Carpenter and Baddoo. Carpenter flashed some potential in 2022 with six home runs and a .795 OPS across 31 games, though Baddoo offers the speed and defense that teams often look for in fourth outfielders. Carpenter's fantasy value would take a hit in the short term if he starts the year in the minors, though he could earn MLB playing time down the road.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers' Kerry Carpenter tries to prove he's for real after last year's breakthrough Kerry Carpenter had a 128 wRC+ with the Tigers last season. But does he have a complete enough game to win a roster battle?

MARCH 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Hits second spring home run Carpenter went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees.

Impact Carpenter led off and went deep in his second at-bat of the game in the third inning. The outfielder now has two home runs this spring as he makes a push for a roster spot. Carpenter had a nice MLB debut last year, recording six long balls and a .795 OPS across 31 games. Akil Baddoo, Riley Greene and Austin Meadows will likely start across the outfield to begin the season, but Carpenter could be a reserve option, and he also may see time at DH.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could make Opening Day roster Carpenter could have an inside track on an Opening Day reserve role with the Tigers, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Detroit added Matt Vierling and Nick Maton in the Gregory Soto deal, which adds more offensive players to the mix. However, Carpenter seems to still have a leg up after a solid MLB debut in 2022, when he popped six home runs and recorded a .795 OPS across 31 games. Carpenter may not be able to secure a starting role, though a spot as a reserve outfielder looks like a decent bet at this point. He may also see time at DH with veteran Miguel Cabrera likely to require plenty of rest days.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carpenter named Tigers' Minor League Player of the Year For most Tigers players and fans, the end of the season was a chance to forget a rough year. For Kerry Carpenter, it was a chance to finally...

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • MLB.COM

Should start hitting next month Carpenter (back) is scheduled to begin his normal offseason hitting progression in December, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Assuming he experiences no setbacks in his recovery from a left lumbar spine strain once he starts hitting again later this winter, Carpenter should be back to 100 percent health well in advance of spring training. The 25-year-old pushed his way to the big leagues in the second half of this past season after mashing 30 home runs in the minors and acquitted himself well in his limited sample of MLB action. Over his 113 plate appearances, the rookie slashed .252/.310/.485 with 11 extra-base hits while maintaining walk and strikeout rates of 5.5 and 28.3 percent, respectively. Carpenter could end up settling in as the Tigers' primary designated hitter in 2023 if the team ends up keeping Miguel Cabrera in more of a part-time role, as was typically the case for the final two months of the 2022 campaign.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Injury ends Kerry Carpenter's breakout season for Detroit Tigers: 'Put himself on the map' The Detroit Tigers placed Kerry Carpenter and Matt Manning on the injured list Thursday and called up Miguel Díaz and Kody Clemens.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Ruled out for rest of season Carpenter was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a left lumbar spine strain.

Impact Carpenter, according to Jason Beck of MLB.com, injured his lower back during a pregame workout Thursday, and he will miss the rest of the season as a result. An MRI revealed no structural damage in Carpenter's back, so he should be back at 100 percent well in advance of spring training. The 25-year-old is one of Detroit's top prospects and posted a .795 OPS in his rookie season, so he could occupy a starting spot for the Tigers in 2023.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against righty Carpenter is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Royals.

Impact The lefty-hitting Carpenter finds himself on the bench for the second straight game, this time versus a right-hander (Jonathan Heasley) after he took a seat Wednesday against Royals lefty Daniel Lynch. Willi Castro will pick up another start in right field at Carpenter's expense.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE