Carpenter is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.
The lefty-hitting Carpenter's absence from the lineup is likely a result of the Rays' plan to deploy southpaw Tyler Alexander as their primary pitcher out of the bullpen. With Carpenter on the bench for the first time since April 9, Riley Greene and Wenceel Perez will occupy the corner-outfield spots while Mark Canha serves as Detroit's designated hitter.
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Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Collects four hits
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Carpenter went 4-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's win over the Twins.
Carpenter doubled and scored in the first inning before knocking three singles the rest of the night. He's now 9-for-21 (.429) with five extra-base hits over his last five contests. This hot stretch has boosted his season slash line to .328/.371/.621 through 62 plate appearances.
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Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Blasts third home run
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Carpenter went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Rangers.
Carpenter has been playing well lately, recording a .321 batting average and four extra-base hits across his last 10 games. While he generally sits against southpaws, Carpenter feasts on righties, and that should allow him to remain a solid fantasy asset moving forward. The 26-year-old broke out last year with 20 home runs, 64 RBI and an .811 OPS, and he could surpass all of those numbers in 2024.
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Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Doubles, triples in Tuesday's win
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Carpenter went 2-for-3 with a double, a triple and an RBI in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Rangers.
Carpenter was productive for Detroit, delivering his first triple and third double of the season while boosting his OPS to a robust .920. He was swapped out for pinch-hitter Matt Vierling in the eighth inning when Texas brought in a lefty reliever, and Carpenter's main limitation at this point is his lack of production against southpaws. He had a .657 OPS against them last season, compared to an .841 mark against righties, and the team has limited him to just two at-bats against lefties so far this year. Against righties, however, Carpenter is a potent offensive weapon.
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Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Hits second home run
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Carpenter went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins.
Carpenter got the scoring started for Detroit, hitting his second home run of the season in the first inning against Minnesota starter Joe Ryan with a runner on. Carpenter continues to crush righties to the tune of a .911 OPS this year, while he's only had two hitless at-bats against southpaws. Expect him to start most days moving forward except when a lefty is on the mound for the opponent.
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Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Absent from lineup versus lefty
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Carpenter is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Pittsburgh, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Jake Rogers will start at designated hitter versus lefty Martin Perez. Carpenter has yet to start a game against a southpaw this season.
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Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Sitting against southpaw
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Carpenter is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the A's.
Carpenter will once again head to the bench as lefty JP Sears starts for the A's. Mark Canha will receive a turn as the designated hitter while Matt Vierling starts in the outfield.
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Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Out versus southpaw again
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Carpenter is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.
Despite concluding the Tigers' weekend series sweep of the White Sox with a pair of two-hit games, the lefty-hitting Carpenter will find himself on the bench for the second time in four contests to begin the season. Both of his absences have come against lefties, with Jake Rogers checking in for Carpenter as the Tigers' designated hitter while southpaw Sean Manaea takes the hill for the Mets.
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Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Starting Saturday vs. right-hander
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Carpenter will start at designated hitter and bat in the cleanup spot Saturday against the White Sox.
Carpenter did not start in the season opener Thursday with left-hander Garrett Crochet starting for the White Sox. Carpenter did pitch hit for Andy Ibanez in the eighth inning, and the former was able to reach base after being hit by a pitch. With right-hander Michael Soroka taking the mound for the White Sox on Saturday, Carpenter will start at DH and bat fourth in the lineup, while Mark Canha moves to left field and will bat fifth.
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Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Sitting against left-hander
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Carpenter is out of the lineup for Thursday's season opener versus the White Sox.
The lefty-hitting Carpenter will take a seat with the White Sox sending left-hander Garrett Crochet to the bump. Mark Canha is in the designated hitter spot, while Matt Vierling will cover right field.
Carpenter (hamstring) will play the outfield for the first time this spring in Saturday's game versus the Pirates, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Carpenter returned to action in the designated hitter spot earlier this week after missing time with a strained hamstring, and he's now ready for defensive duties. The 26-year-old is likely to be the Tigers' primary DH this season but will also see time in the outfield.
