Kerry Carpenter - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Pops 10th home run Wednesday Carpenter went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Astros.

Impact The seventh inning blast for Carpenter was his 10th of the season and fourth this month across 13 games. The 30-year-old outfielder is now sporting a .946 OPS in June, and he continues to do most of his damage against righties. On the season, Carpenter has an .832 OPS in those matchups versus only a .490 OPS in limited action against southpaws.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Peña homers, Lambert allows 2 hits and Astros beat Tigers 4-2

Jeremy Peña homered and had an RBI single, Peter Lambert allowed just one run on two hits and the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Guardians look to sweep series against the Tigers

The Cleveland Guardians face the Detroit Tigers looking to sweep their three-game series

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Tigers place Jack Flaherty on injured list just as team gets ace Tarik Skubal back after surgery

The Detroit Tigers welcomed back their best pitcher and placed another starter on the injured list

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Taking seat against lefty Carpenter isn't starting for Detroit in Saturday's matchup versus the Guardians.

Impact Carpenter has only 12 plate appearances against southpaws this season and has gone 1-for-10, so it's not surprising that he's beginning on the bench versus Cleveland lefty Joey Cantillo. Wenceel Perez is drawing the start in right field in Carpenter's stead Saturday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Buxton hits 20th homer of the season, Twins beat Tigers 6-3

Byron Buxton hit his 20th home run of the season, Royce Lewis also connected and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 on Wednesday night

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

Dingler hits 2 HRs, drives in 4 runs as Tigers outslug Twins 10-4 in game featuring 8 HRs

Dillon Dingler had two homers among his four hits and drove in four runs, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 10-4 win over the Minnesota Twins

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

Goes deep again Friday Carpenter went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 7-3 win over the Mariners.

Impact Carpenter popped his second home run in the last three contests to get to eight long balls for the season. The 28-year-old outfielder recently returned from a three-week absence due to an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder, and he's gone 6-for-15 with the two homers and five RBI in his four games back. It appears that Carpenter is fully recovered from the injury and primed to produce at a high level as long as he remains healthy.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Kerry Carpenter Continues to Dominate Mariners, No Matter Who's Pitching There are only a few guarantees in life: Death, taxes, and Kerry Carpenter destroys any kind of pitching that the Seattle Mariners attempt t...

JUNE 6 • SI.COM

Detroit beats Seattle in 1st meeting since Mariners eliminated Tigers in ALDS

Gleyber Torres had three hits and Detroit beat Seattle 7-3 on Friday night in their first meeting since the Mariners eliminated the Tigers in the AL Division Series

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Tigers hit 5 home runs and hold off Rays 10-9 to halt skid behind Dingler, Carpenter and Greene

Dillon Dingler hit two of Detroit’s season-high five homers, Riley Greene was a triple shy of the cycle and the Tigers stopped a four-game skid by holding off the Tampa Bay Rays 10...

JUNE 2 • Associated Press

Homers in three-hit game Carpenter went 3-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and two total RBI in Monday's 10-9 win over the Rays.

Impact Carpenter was one of four Detroit players to go deep in an offensive explosion Monday. The outfielder just returned from the injured list Sunday after missing about three weeks due to an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder, and the long ball was his first since April 24. Carpenter is still looking to hit his stride this year, and the injury certainly disrupted his momentum, but the 28-year-old is capable of heating up in a hurry.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers activate Kerry Carpenter, send Gage Workman to Triple-A

The slumping Detroit Tigers activated outfielder Kerry Carpenter from the 10-day injured list and started him as the designated hitter in their series finale at Chicago against the...

MAY 31 • Associated Press

Carpenter returns from IL to give boost to scuffling Tigers' lineup CHICAGO -- A struggling Tigers offense is receiving a jolt. The team is activating outfielder Kerry Carpenter from the 10-day IL. Infielder...

MAY 31 • MLB.COM

Returning from IL as DH on Sunday The Tigers reinstated Carpenter (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list Sunday. He'll start at designated hitter and bat cleanup in the Tigers' series finale versus the White Sox.

Impact Carpenter will be back in action for Detroit after a three-week absence while he recovered from an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder. The 28-year-old could eventually settle back into a regular role in the corner outfield, but after going 1-for-3 with three walks while playing in a pair of rehab games with Triple-A Toledo the past two days, Carpenter will handle a non-defensive role in his return from the IL.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox host the Tigers on 4-game home win streak

The Chicago White Sox host the Detroit Tigers trying to extend a four-game home winning streak

MAY 31 • Associated Press

White Sox host the Tigers, aim to extend home win streak

The Chicago White Sox host the Detroit Tigers looking to continue a three-game home winning streak

MAY 30 • Associated Press

Tigers visit the White Sox to start 3-game series

The Chicago White Sox host the Detroit Tigers to start a three-game series

MAY 29 • Associated Press

Set to begin rehab assignment Carpenter (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Friday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Working his way back from an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder, Carpenter faced Justin Verlander (hip) in a simulated game Wednesday and is now ready to test things out in an official game setting. He's been sidelined for less than three weeks, so Carpenter shouldn't require too many rehab at-bats before being reinstated to the Tigers' active roster.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers and Angels meet with series tied 1-1

The Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

MAY 28 • Associated Press

Tigers lose pitchers Casey Mize and Kenley Jansen to right groin injuries in same game

Detroit Tigers pitchers Casey Mize and Kenley Jansen both left Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Angels because of right groin injuries

MAY 28 • Associated Press

Verlander, Carpenter square off in rehab showdown DETROIT – One of the challenges of injured pitchers rehabbing through simulated games is getting the intensity level closer to actual games,...

MAY 27 • MLB.COM

Faces live pitching Wednesday Carpenter (shoulder) hit in a simulated game Wednesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Carpenter took at-bats against fellow rehabber Justin Verlander (hip) in what was his first time facing live pitching since he went down with an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder in early May. A rehab assignment appears imminent for the 29-year-old Carpenter.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers host the Angels on 7-game home slide

The Detroit Tigers aim to break their seven-game home skid with a victory over the Los Angeles Angels

MAY 27 • Associated Press

Could face live pitching Wednesday Carpenter (shoulder) could be cleared to take live batting practice Wednesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Carpenter was able to shag flyballs and take some swings in the batting cage Tuesday as part of his return-to-play progression and could take another step forward Wednesday. He's been on the shelf since May 10 due to an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder and may require a rehab assignment prior to being activated.