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Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Riding pine versus southpaw
Kerry Carpenter isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Dodgers.Although the Detroit Tigers seemed open to the idea of Carpenter starting against left-handed pitchers early in spring training, the 27-year-old will begin Thursday's contest on the bench with Blake Snell set to throw the first pitch for Los Angeles. Riley Greene, Ryan Kreidler and Manuel Margot will make up the Tigers' outfield while Carpenter rests.
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Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Could face more lefties in 2025
The Detroit Tigers could be open to letting Kerry Carpenter face more left-handed pitchers in 2025, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.Carpenter saw just 31 plate appearances against lefties last season and is only 24-for-119 (.202 average) in his MLB career versus southpaws. He has crushed righties to the tune of an .897 OPS the last three seasons, but the Tigers may decide to expand his role. Carpenter himself pointed to the success he had against lefties in the minors back in 2022, when he posted a .905 OPS against same-handed pitching. The 27-year-old is still likely to ride the bench often when southpaws start, though if he can prove capable of hitting them to some degree of success, his overall fantasy ceiling would increase because he would have more chances to produce counting statistics.
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Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Logs three ABs off bench in Game 5
Kerry Carpenter (hamstring) entered Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Guardians in Game 5 of the ALDS in the top of the fifth inning and went 1-for-3 with an RBI.Carpenter exited the Detroit Tigers' Game 4 loss with a left hamstring injury and was viewed as a game-time decision leading up to the series finale, but he was ultimately excluded from the lineup. However, manager A.J. Hinch's choice not to start the left-handed-hitting Carpenter might have made more to do with the matchup against Guardians southpaw Matthew Boyd than the hamstring injury. Carpenter stepped in as a pinch hitter for designated hitter Justyn-Henry Malloy in the fifth inning, with Boyd having already departed the game by that point. Though Carpenter's hamstring issue may have prevented him from playing the outfield had the Tigers advanced to the ALCS, he'll now have the entire winter to move past the injury. He should be back to 100 percent well before spring training.
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Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Absent from lineup
Kerry Carpenter (hamstring) isn't in the lineup Saturday for Game 5 of the ALDS versus the Guardians.A left hamstring injury forced Carpenter to make an early exit from Game 4. He's slated to go through a workout before Saturday's contest, after which the Detroit Tigers will make a decision on his availability to serve as a pinch hitter once southpaw Matthew Boyd exits the game. Justyn-Henry Malloy is set to serve as Detroit's DH while batting leadoff.
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Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Will be game-time decision
Kerry Carpenter (hamstring) will be a game-time decision for Game 5 of the ALDS against the Guardians on Saturday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.Carpenter injured his left hamstring while scoring a run in the sixth inning of Thursday's Game 4 loss. He will test out his hamstring Friday and Saturday before the club makes a decision on his status. Bligh Madris has joined the Detroit Tigers as a contingency plan in case a roster move with Carpenter is required.
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Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Exits Thursday's game
Kerry Carpenter exited Thursday's game against the Guardians due to a left hamstring injury, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.Carpenter reached base on a single in the sixth inning and came around to score, but he was spotted hobbling around third base. He was replaced by a pinch hitter for his next at-bat, though the severity of the injury is unclear.
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Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Not starting Game 2
Kerry Carpenter is not in the lineup Monday for Game 2 of the ALDS in Cleveland.Carpenter routinely sits versus lefties and will do so in this instance versus Guardians southpaw Matthew Boyd. He is a good bet to enter the contest off the bench when/if Cleveland goes to a righty reliever. Justyn-Henry Malloy will be the designated hitter and leadoff man in Game 2.
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Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Not in Game 1 lineup
Kerry Carpenter is absent from the lineup Tuesday for Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series against the Astros.The left-handed-hitting Carpenter doesn't typically start against lefties, so it's not a surprise to see him out of the lineup as the Astros send southpaw Framber Valdez to the hill. Justyn-Henry Malloy will be the Detroit Tigers' designated hitter and No. 2 hitter.
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Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Pops grand slam in season finale
Kerry Carpenter went 1-for-5 with a grand slam in Sunday's 9-5 loss to the White Sox.Carpenter made his lone hit count, going deep with the bases loaded in the fifth inning. The 27-year-old finishes the 2024 campaign with 18 home runs and a robust .932 OPS across 87 games. Injuries slowed Carpenter down a bit this season, but he's now primed to lead the Detroit Tigers into the postseason, and he could be a breakout candidate in 2025 if he manages to have better luck with his health.
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Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Not facing lefty
Kerry Carpenter is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox.Carpenter will dodge a same-hand matchup with Garrett Crochet, giving way to Justyn-Henry Malloy at DH. In his last six games, Carpenter is 6-for-15 (.400) with a pair of homers.
Kerry Carpenter
#30 RF / Detroit Tigers / EXP: 3YRS Height: 6-2 Weight: 220 lb Age: 27 College: Virginia Tech Bats/Throws -/-Fantasy Points by Week
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- 89%
- Start
- 56%
- OF Rank
- 49