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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

Sits against southpaw Carpenter isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Kansas City.

Impact Carpenter hasn't started against a left-hander since Sept. 9, and he'll get a breather with southpaw Daniel Lynch on the mound for the Royals on Wednesday. Willi Castro is starting in right field and batting sixth.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Saturday Carpenter isn't starting Saturday against the White Sox.

Impact Carpenter started the last three games and went 3-for-10 with two solo home runs and two strikeouts. Willi Castro will take over in right field and bat sixth.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carpenter showcasing power since callup BALTIMORE -- All summer, people in and around Detroit’s organization wondered how Kerry Carpenter’s bat would play in the big leagues. Now,...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • MLB.COM

Homers again Wednesday Carpenter went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-1 loss to Baltimore.

Impact Carpenter left the yard for the second night in a row as he is heating up at the dish. He has hit safely in each of his last four games, improving his OPS 96 points to .868 in the process. He is slashing .275/.330/.538 with six home runs and 10 RBI since being called up Aug. 10.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Akil Baddoo, Kerry Carpenter homer as Detroit Tigers again beat Baltimore Orioles, 3-2 The Detroit Tigers remained perfect against the O's this season after Tuesday's 3-2 win, thanks to home runs by Akil Baddoo and Kerry Carpen...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Sitting Monday Carpenter isn't starting Monday against the Orioles.

Impact Carpenter started the last two games and went 1-for-7 with an RBI, a walk and five strikeouts. He'll get a breather while Akil Baddoo starts in left field and bats ninth.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rides bench Friday Carpenter isn't starting Friday against the White Sox.

Impact Carpenter will get a day off Friday after going 1-for-4 with two strikeouts Wednesday. Akil Baddoo will take his spot in left field and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Carpenter will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Angels.

Impact Carpenter had started the last four games, but he'll hit the bench here against lefty Reid Detmers. Eric Haase will serve as the designated hitter.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Red-hot Carpenter lifts Tigers over Guardians CLEVELAND -- Kerry Carpenter can remember the game where his revamped swing locked in after a slow opening month. It was a road game against...

AUGUST 17, 2022 • MLB.COM

Carpenter hits HR, Francona ejected as Tigers beat Guardians

Rookie Kerry Carpenter homered for the second straight night and the Detroit Tigers survived a wild ninth inning to defeat the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 on Tuesday

AUGUST 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Goes deep again Tuesday Carpenter went 2-for-3 with two walks and a two-run home run in Tuesday's win over the Guardians.

Impact Carpenter wasted no time hitting his second MLB home run, taking Zach Plesac deep in the first inning with a runner on. The 24-year-old rookie hit his first career long ball Monday, so he's off to a great start this week and could be earning himself a bigger role with the rebuilding Tigers. Fantasy managers may want to take a look, at least while Carpenter is hot and playing regularly.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carpenter bashes 1st homer in breakout performance CLEVELAND -- The buzz hadn’t stopped in the Progressive Field crowd from Jonathan Schoop’s go-ahead home run, the consternation still simmer...

AUGUST 16, 2022 • MLB.COM

Hits first MLB home run Carpenter went 3-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and three runs scored in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Guardians.

Impact The sixth inning home run was the first of Carpenter's MLB career. The 24-year-old was outstanding in the minors this season, posting a 1.005 OPS across 63 games with Double-A Erie, then a 1.064 OPS across 34 games with Triple-A Toledo. The strong performance increased Carpenter's prospect profile, and he could see more regular playing time moving forward for the 44-74 Tigers after getting called up last week.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers rookie Kerry Carpenter hitless in debut; Guardians hold on for 3-2 victory DETROIT — Rookie Kerry Carpenter hadn’t even been officially activated yet when Tigers manager AJ Hinch assembled the team in the clubhouse...

AUGUST 11, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Called up for big-league debut Carpenter had his contract selected from Triple-A Toledo after Tuesday's loss to the Guardians and will make his MLB debut Wednesday as the designated hitter, Jason Beck of MLB.com...

Impact The 24-year-old has turned himself into one of Detroit's top prospects this season and is being promoted for his first taste of the majors. Carpenter opened the season at Double-A Erie and posted a 1.005 OPS in 63 games to earn a promotion, and he also dominated Triple-A pitching with a .342/.433/.667 slash line and eight homers in 33 contests. He should receive a chance to lock down a regular role given the Tigers' offensive struggles all year.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Carpenter hits HR, Francona ejected as Tigers beat Guardians