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Provides offense Wednesday Carpenter went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's loss to the Rangers.

Impact Detroit was trailing 10-0 in the ninth when Carpenter launched his seventh home run of the season with a runner on. It didn't change the outcome, but fantasy managers will welcome the production all the same. Amid the team's offensive struggles this year, Carpenter has been solid with a .272 batting average and .828 OPS. He's been even better lately, popping three home runs and batting .320 over his last nine games.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus lefty Carpenter is out of the lineup Monday against the Rangers.

Impact Miguel Cabrera will serve as the Tigers' designated hitter and Eric Haase will patrol left field with Texas throwing left-hander Andrew Heaney. The left-handed-hitting Carpenter holds a strong .820 OPS in 131 total plate appearances this year, but he continues to sit versus most southpaws.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty Carpenter isn't in the Tigers' lineup Tuesday against the Royals.

Impact With Daniel Lynch slated to start on the mound for Kansas City, Carpenter will stay put in the Tigers' dugout Tuesday. Eric Haase will take over in left field and bat fifth.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides key home run Carpenter went 1-for-3 with a walk and a three-run home run in Monday's 6-4 win over the Royals.

Impact Carpenter's three-run shot in the seventh inning, his sixth home run of the season, was part of a five-run inning that erased a 4-1 deficit for the Tigers. The outfielder is seeing regular playing time in the absence of both Austin Meadows (personal) and Akil Baddoo (quadriceps). Carpenter has made the most of the opportunity, as he's now homered in consecutive games and owns a strong .842 OPS overall, making him a viable fantasy option at the moment given the starting role.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kerry Carpenter's HR completes Tigers' comeback win over Royals Kerry Carpenter capped a five-run uprising in the seventh inning with a three-run homer as the host Detroit Tigers rallied past the Kansas C...

JUNE 20, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Carpenter's three-run homer rallies Tigers past Lyles, Royals Kerry Carpenter’s three-run homer capped a five-run seventh inning as the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 6-4

JUNE 20, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Carpenter's 3-run homer rallies Tigers for 6-4 win, Royals' 12th loss in 13 games

Kerry Carpenter hit a three-run homer in a five-run, seventh inning that lifted Detroit Tigers over Kansas 6-4 and sent the Royals to their 12th loss in 13 games

JUNE 20, 2023 • Associated Press

Launches fifth homer Carpenter went 3-for-4 with a solo homer and an additional run scored in Sunday's 6-4 victory over Minnesota.

Impact Carpenter collected his third three-hit outing in his last nine games while also blasting his fifth long ball of the season. After missing over a month of action with a strained right shoulder, Carpenter hasn't missed a beat since returning, going 14-for-35 (.400) at the plate with five runs scored and a pair of RBI over 10 contests.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets rest for nightcap Carpenter is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with Atlanta.

Impact After seeing his five-game hitting streak come to an end with an 0-for-3 showing in the Tigers' 10-7 loss in the matinee game, Carpenter will get a breather for the nightcap. Andy Ibanez will fill in for Carpenter in left field and will bat third.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches base four times Carpenter went 3-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Sunday's loss to the Diamondbacks.

Impact Carpenter returned from the injured list Friday after being out since April with a shoulder strain, and he's hit the ground running. The outfielder has gone 8-for-12 in three games, boosting his season average to .284 in the process. With Akil Baddoo (quadriceps) out, Carpenter should continue to see regular playing time in left, and he's worth keeping an eye on while he's hot.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in left Saturday Carpenter is starting in left field and batting third in Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Carpenter returned from the injured list Friday after being out with a shoulder strain since late April and served as the DH. He'll now move over to left field with Akil Baddoo (quadriceps) landing on the IL himself Saturday. This could be an opportunity for Carpenter to see more regular playing time in the field moving forward.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Stavenhagen: Kerry Carpenter is in Detroit. He said he's... - The Athletic Kerry Carpenter is in Detroit. He said he’s going to DH tonight

JUNE 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Returns from IL Carpenter (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Carpenter was placed on the injured list in late April with a right shoulder strain and will return as the Tigers' designated hitter Friday. The 25-year-old played in nine rehab games with Triple-A Toledo, slashing .171/.275/.286 across 40 plate appearances.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Playing outfield on rehab Carpenter (shoulder) is making his first start in the outfield Wednesday since starting his rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Carpenter has been limited to designated hitter duty as he works his way back from a right shoulder strain, but he's been throwing and is now ready to try things out in the outfield. The 25-year-old has been on the shelf since late April but should be activated soon as long as he shows he can handle the outfield.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing to bases Carpenter (shoulder) is scheduled to throw to bases Tuesday at Triple-A Toledo, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Carpenter headed out on a minor-league rehab assignment in late May, but he's been DH-only so far and Beck speculates that the Tigers are unlikely to activate him until he's able to play the outfield. The 25-year-old landed on the injured list in late April because of a right shoulder strain.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for rehab games Carpenter (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment Friday with Triple-A Toledo, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Carpenter has been on the shelf since late April due to a right shoulder strain and some subsequent complications, but he's ready again for live competition and could be back with the Tigers sometime next week. The 25-year-old had produced a respectable .744 OPS with four home runs through 20 games for Detroit prior to the IL stint.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes hitting Carpenter (shoulder) has resumed hitting in the cage and off a tee and is slated to start throwing later this week, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Carpenter had a setback with his right shoulder last week but is attempting to ramp things back up again. He's been sidelined since late April and it might be a push for him to make it back before the end of the month.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers minor setback Carpenter (shoulder) felt renewed discomfort while beginning tee work over the weekend, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's considered a minor setback and the hope is that Carpenter will be able to resume baseball activities following a brief shutdown period. He's scheduled to be reevaluated toward the end of this week. The 25-year-old has been on the injured list since April 29 because of a right shoulder strain.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will start hitting over weekend Carpenter (shoulder) continues to receive treatment and is expected to start a hitting progression this weekend, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Carpenter is dealing with a right shoulder sprain that has kept him out since the end of April. The outfielder/designated hitter may need a rehab assignment, but assuming the progress continues to be positive there's a good chance Carpenter is back in the lineup for Detroit at the end of next week.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers place OF Kerry Carpenter (shoulder) on IL The Detroit Tigers placed outfielder Kerry Carpenter on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right shoulder sprain.

APRIL 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Detroit Tigers transfer Matt Manning to 60-day injured list; Kerry Carpenter to 10-day IL Right-hander Matt Manning, who fractured the fifth metatarsal in his right foot, won't be eligible to pitch for the Detroit Tigers until mid...

APRIL 29, 2023 • FREEP.COM

To IL with shoulder strain Carpenter was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right shoulder strain.

Impact Carpenter robbed a home run from Ryan Mountcastle in Thursday's game, but he suffered the injury when crashing into the wall on the play. He will be eligible to return May 8, but it's unclear how serious the strain is. Javier Baez (hand) is starting at designated hitter in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles. Detroit selected the contract of Andy Ibanez in a corresponding move.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for further evaluation Carpenter will undergo tests to determine the severity of his shoulder injury, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Carpenter exited Thursday's game against the Orioles after robbing a home run and crashing into the fence in the sixth inning. Manager A.J. Hinch didn't provide a detailed update after the game, but he did confirm that Carpenter would undergo "a scan" to determine the severity of the issue.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter leaves game with injury after incredible catch Detroit Tigers right fielder Kerry Carpenter exited Thursday's series opener against the Baltimore Orioles after making a crazy grab in the...

APRIL 28, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Exits after robbing home run Carpenter (shoulder) exited Thursday's game against the Orioles, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact Carpenter robbed a home run from Ryan Mountcastle in the sixth inning and crashed into the wall in the process. After throwing the ball into the infield, he dropped to a knee and rubbed his shoulder before exiting. It's unclear how serious the injury is, andTyler Nevin entered the game in Carpenter's place.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Carpenter's 3-run homer rallies Tigers for 6-4 win, Royals' 12th loss in 13 games