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Out of St. Louis lineup Carpenter is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Pittsburgh.

Impact The Cardinals are giving Brandon Crawford a start in the designated hitter spot. Carpenter had started the first game of the series against the Pirates, going 1-for-5 with a run scored.

JULY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting during nightcap Carpenter isn't in the Cardinals' lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against Atlanta.

Impact Carpenter went 1-for-1 with a single and a sacrifice fly during a loss in Game 1, and the Cardinals will give him a breather to conclude Wednesday's activities. Willson Contreras will instead serve as St. Louis' DH while Pedro Pages starts behind the plate.

JUNE 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sonny Gray allows 1 hit in 7 innings and Cards earn 3-game sweep over Giants with 5-3 victory

Sonny Gray allowed one hit over seven innings and Alec Burleson drove in two runs and the St. Louis Cardinals completed a three-game sweep with a 5-3 win over the San Francisco Gia...

JUNE 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Out against lefty Carpenter is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact The lefty-hitting Carpenter will hit the bench Wednesday while the Pirates bring southpaw Bailey Falter to the hill. With Carpenter taking a seat, Alec Burleson will get a day out of the outfield and serve as the Cardinals' designated hitter while Dylan Carlson steps in as St. Louis' starting right fielder.

JUNE 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tovar hits 2 home runs to lift Rockies to a 6-5 victory over Cardinals

Ezequiel Tovar homered twice and added two singles while driving in four runs to spark the Colorado Rockies to a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals

JUNE 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Toglia, Blackmon each drive in a run in Rockies' 3-2 win over the Cardinals

Michael Toglia and Charlie Blackmon each drove in a run and the Colorado Rockies snapped a five-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals

JUNE 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Getting regular at-bats versus RHPs Carpenter will serve as the Cardinals' designated hitter and No. 8 batter in Monday's game against the Astros.

Impact Carpenter has now been included in the lineup in four straight matchups with right-handed pitchers and could settle in as St. Louis' primary DH with Lars Nootbaar's oblique injury opening up more opportunities in right field for Alec Burleson. Since returning from the injured list May 11 after missing more than five weeks of action with an oblique injury of his own, Carpenter has slashed .176/.300/.294 over 11 games.

JUNE 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hits first homer of season Carpenter went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Reds.

Impact The long ball was Carpenter's first of the campaign, as he took Frankie Montas deep in the third inning. Playing time has been generally sporadic for Carpenter since he returned from an oblique injury, as Alec Burleson's strong hitting has made him a priority to be in the lineup. Carpenter is batting .250 with four RBI, four runs scored and a 5:13 BB:K over 42 plate appearances as an option at designated hitter.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Carpenter, Gorman homers, Cardinals reach .500 for first time in 6 weeks with 5-3 win over Reds

Matt Carpenter hit a go-ahead home in the third inning, Nolan Gorman also went deep and the St. Louis Cardinals reached

MAY 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Cardinals rally in the eighth and then hold off Cubs for a 7-6 victory

Brendan Donovan had a two-run single, Lars Nootbaar added an RBI triple and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied in the eighth inning and then held off the Chicago Cubs for a 7-6 victor...

MAY 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Losing work to Burleson Carpenter is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact After being activated from the 10-day injured list May 11, Carpenter served as the Cardinals' designated hitter for three straight games. Despite reaching base six times in 15 plate appearances during that stretch, Carpenter looks like he'll have to settle for a part-time role with the Cardinals having since reprioritized Alec Burleson at designated hitter. Carpenter is on the bench Wednesday for the fifth time in the last six games.

MAY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Arenado's homer keys an 8-run rally in the 7th as the Cardinals surge past the Angels, 10-5

The St. Louis Cardinals scored eight runs in the seventh inning and rallied from a four-run deficit for a 10-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

MAY 14, 2024 • Associated Press

Activated Saturday Carpenter (oblique) was activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Saturday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Jose Fermin had been leading off against lefties, but with the Cardinals set to face three right-handed starters in a row, Fermin was sent to Triple-A and the lefty-hitting Carpenter was added to the active roster. The 38-year-old designated hitter went 3-for-10 with a run scored in three games before getting injured April 1.

MAY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing rehab assignment Carpenter (oblique) could begin a rehab assignment as soon as Thursday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Carpenter has progressed well since being given an injection for his right oblique strain a week ago, having taken a couple rounds of batting practice without issue. It sounds like he might be ready for activation within the next week or so.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still far from rehab assignment Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Sunday that Carpenter (oblique) is still a few days away from starting his rehab assignment, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports...

Impact Carpenter took swings during batting practice both Friday and Saturday. Marmol noted that those sessions went well for Carpenter, but the veteran first baseman will need a few more outings before beginning his rehab assignment. Carpenter has been on the Cardinals' 10-day IL since April 2 after straining his right oblique.

APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling, taking infield practice Carpenter (oblique) is currently traveling with the Cardinals and took infield practice in Arizona over the weekend, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sidelined since early April with a right oblique strain, Carpenter seems to be making progress in his recovery, though it's unclear where he stands in his hitting progression. With that, a return timetable is still up in the air for the 14-year veteran. Carpenter appeared in three games -- including a couple starts at DH -- for the Cardinals early on this season, going 3-for-10 with three singles and a run scored.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins look to break losing streak in game against the Cardinals

The Miami Marlins look to stop a nine-game skid with a win over the St. Louis Cardinals

APRIL 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Marlins look to stop 8-game losing streak, take on the Cardinals

The Miami Marlins are looking to break an eight-game slide with a victory over the St. Louis Cardinals

APRIL 6, 2024 • Associated Press

Reunites with Cardinals Carpenter signed a one-year contract with the Cardinals on Friday.

Impact The 38-year-old slashed just .176/.322/.319 last season with the Padres before being traded to Atlanta over the offseason and then released. He's owed $5.5 million in 2024 but the Cardinals will be responsible only for the veteran minimum. Carpenter could conceivably see time time in the designated hitter spot in St. Louis, but it's difficult to justify playing time over younger options at this point.

JANUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Carpenter acquired by Braves in multiplayer trade with Padres

First baseman Matt Carpenter was acquired by the Atlanta Braves along with left-hander Ray Kerr and $1.5 million from the San Diego Padres for outfielder Drew Campbell

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • Associated Press

Exercises player option Carpenter (elbow) exercised his $5.5 million player option for 2024, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Carpenter slashed .176/.322/.319 across 236 plate appearances with the Padres in 2023 and was unlikely to attract a large offer in the open market, so he'll opt into $5.5 million heading into his age-38 season. Carpenter battled injuries and saw his playing time decrease during the latter half of the season, and it's possible he remains in a reserve role to begin the 2024 campaign.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Carpenter exercises $5.5 million option with Padres, and Seth Lugo declines $7.5 million option

First baseman Matt Carpenter exercised a $5.5 million option for 2024 in his contract with the San Diego Padres, and reliever Seth Lugo declined a $7.5 million player option

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • Associated Press

'He is second to none': Carp, Wacha praise former teammate Waino SAN DIEGO -- During the prime of Matt Carpenter’s career -- when he was a three-time National League All-Star and a three-time top-12 finish...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • MLB.COM

Placed on IL The Padres placed Carpenter on the 10-day injured list Friday with right elbow inflammation.

Impact The move comes retroactive to Tuesday, so Carpenter will be eligible to return in a week. Carpenter has gone 2-for-10 with a homer, two RBI and two runs scored since the start of September, and he will be replaced on the roster by Ji-Man Choi (ankle), who was reinstated from the injured list Friday.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time picking up Carpenter has started four of the Padres' past seven games after logging just 14 plate appearances across all of August.

Impact Carpenter's increase in playing time has followed Jake Cronenworth (wrist) going on the injured list in late August. Three of Carpenter's past four starts have come at first base, and he's gone 2-for-10 with a home run, two RBI and a 4:5 BB:K during that stretch. The veteran is slashing a meager .176/.322/.319 on the campaign, but he may continue to see opportunities down the stretch, though it's unlikely he becomes an everyday starter.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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