MATT CARPENTER NEWS

Not in Saturday's lineup Carpenter will sit Saturday against the Yankees, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Carpenter and Nelson Cruz have been in something close to a strict platoon at designated hitter this season, with Carpenter starting against righties. Right-hander Luis Severino starts for the Yankees on Saturday, but it will be Cruz getting the start nonetheless. Carpenter has looked like he could use a break, as he's gone 0-for-16 with eight strikeouts across his last four games.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 27, 2023 • NJ.COM

On bench against lefty Carpenter is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Nationals.

Impact Carpenter enjoyed a big day in the Padres' series finale against the Red Sox on Sunday, but he'll start out on the bench for Tuesday's opener against Washington with left-hander MacKenzie Gore set to take the mound. Nelson Cruz is serving as the DH and Brandon Dixon will play first base.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in win Carpenter went 1-for-3 with a homer, three RBI, two runs scored and a walk in Sunday's win against the Red Sox.

Impact Carpenter drew a bases-loaded walk and later scored in the first inning. He then extended San Diego's lead with a two-run shot in the third. Carpenter had been stuck in an 8-for-45 (.178) skid over his previous 16 games since his last home run April 23. He's now slashing .211/.342/.422 through 111 plate appearances.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out against lefty Carpenter is not in the lineup Friday against the Red Sox.

Impact Nelson Cruz will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth versus the Red Sox and left-hander James Paxton. Brandon Dixon, called up Friday from Triple-A El Paso, will start at first base and hit seventh.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 18, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

On bench again Sunday Carpenter is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Carpenter will get back-to-back games off as he was also out of the starting lineup Saturday against the Dodgers, and it's worth noting he's hit just .111/.200/.111 in the month of May. Nelson Cruz gets the start as the designated hitter with Carpenter on the bench.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Saturday Carpenter is not in Saturday's lineup against the Dodgers.

Impact With lefty Julio Urias starting for the Dodgers, Nelson Cruz is starting at designated hitter and batting fifth. Carpenter hasn't started against a lefty since April 25.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 12, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

On the bench Thursday Carpenter is not in the Padres' lineup Thursday in Minnesota.

Impact The Twins are starting right-hander Bailey Ober, but Carpenter will take a seat as Manny Machado serves as the designated hitter and Ha-Seong Kim plays third base. Rougned Odor will get a shot at the keystone.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 11, 2023 • NJ.COM

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

Impact Carpenter will sit for the second time in San Diego's past three games with lefty Julio Urias pitching for Los Angeles. Nelson Cruz will bat fifth as the designated hitter.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Friday off against Dodgers Carpenter is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Carpenter will take a seat against Clayton Kershaw for Friday's series opener. Nelson Cruz will be the designated hitter and hit fifth.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In DH spot Carpenter is starting at designated hitter and batting fifth for the Padres in Monday's game against the Reds, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Carpenter has been swinging a hot bat, going 8-for-17 with two home runs and 10 RBI over his last seven contests. It's been a pretty strict platoon between Carpenter and Nelson Cruz at DH for the Padres, with Carpenter also seeing the occasional start at first base.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plates two runs Sunday Carpenter went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Giants in Mexico City.

Impact After sitting against lefty Sean Manaea on Saturday in the first contest of the two-game set in Mexico City, Carpenter drew back into the starting nine Sunday while Ha-Seong Kim received the day off. Carpenter proceeded to help the Padres complete their comeback from an early 4-0 deficit, with his two-run double in the bottom of the eighth breaking a tie and effectively serving as the game-winning hit. He concluded April with a seven extra-base hits (two home runs, five doubles) and 10 RBI in his final seven games of the month.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Carpenter helps Padres fashion a two-game sweep of Giants in Mexico City Padres score three times in eighth inning, one Jake Cronenworth's RBI single and a two-run double by Matt Carpenter

APRIL 30, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Sitting against lefty Carpenter is not in the lineup Saturday versus the Giants.

Impact Nelson Cruz will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth as the Padres take on the Giants and left-hander Sean Manaea at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu in Mexico City. Carpenter has logged only nine plate appearances against lefties this season.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench against southpaw Carpenter is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact With a left-hander (Drew Smyly) on the mound, the lefty-hitting Carpenter will give way to his platoon mate at designated hitter, Nelson Cruz. Carpenter started each of the previous three games and accrued a home run, four doubles and six RBI over that stretch.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in five runs Carpenter went 3-for-3 with a home run, two doubles and five RBI in Sunday's win over Arizona.

Impact Carpenter was all over the box score Sunday, providing five of San Diego's seven runs. He knocked a two-run double in the first inning, a solo homer in the fifth and another RBI double in the seventh. The veteran slugger also brought home a run with a sacrifice fly. It was his first multi-hit game since April 1 and he improved his slash line to .238/.377/.548 with 13 RBI.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Column: 'Baller' Matt Carpenter's torrid weekend shows Padres wise to sign him The 37-year-old veteran homers, doubles twice and drives in five as team captures series against Diamondbacks

APRIL 24, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Matt Carpenter drives in five as Padres top Diamondbacks Matt Carpenter had a home run, two doubles and drove in five runs Sunday, leading the visiting San Diego Padres to a 7-5 victory at Arizona...

APRIL 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Not in lineup Friday Carpenter is out of the lineup Friday versus the Diamondbacks.

Impact Nelson Cruz is serving as the Padres' designated hitter and batting sixth against the Diamondbacks and right-hander Zac Gallen. Carpenter homered and scored two runs in Thursday's series opener but holds a disappointing .167/.348/.361 overall slash line for the year.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits second homer of year Carpenter went 1-for-1 with a solo homer, a walk and two runs scored in Thursday's 7-5 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Carpenter turned in a quality performance before being subbed out for Nelson Cruz. The former Yankee still has some work to do to become a reliable fantasy option, as he's slashing just .167/.348/.361 through Thursday's games.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In DH spot Wednesday Carpenter is starting at designated hitter and batting fifth for the Padres in Wednesday's game versus the Braves, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact It's the second straight start for Carpenter after Nelson Cruz served as the DH for four of the previous five contests. Carpenter will still probably get most of the starts against righties for now, but he'll need to pick it up because Cruz has out-produced him so far by a wide margin.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Sunday Carpenter is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Brewers, Annie Heilbrunn of Bally Sports San Diego reports.

Impact Carpenter is 1-for-13 with two walks and seven strikeouts in his past five contests and will sit Sunday for the third time in San Diego's past four games. Nelson Cruz will make another start at designated hitter, batting cleanup.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE