The Detroit Tigers have a crucial offseason ahead of them, as last year’s additions fell short of expectations. A team with a roster good enough to compete but still needing important additions is going to look different than it has over the past few seasons, when we’ve seen so many players return.
One of the biggest bats for the Detroit Tigers since debuting has been right fielder/designated hitter Kerry Carpenter. Arguably the most clutch power hitter on the roster, Carpenter took a step back in 2026, posting career-low numbers before his season was cut short due to a foot injury.
The Detroit Tigers are a surprising postseason contender despite trading ace Tarik Skubal before the deadline. One player who could certainly give Detroit a boost down the stretch of the season is outfielder Kerry Carpenter — who is currently injured.
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The Detroit Tigers are getting close to seeing Kerry Carpenter back in the lineup. The Tigers outfielder has started hitting, running and defense work, the team announced on Monday.
Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.
After entering the 2026 MLB season with high expectations, the Detroit Tigers find themselves in a tough spot following the All-Star break. Ahead of Friday’s series opener against the Athletics, the Tigers sit at 51-58 and in fourth place in the American League Central division, 6.5 games behind the division-leading Chicago White Sox.
Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter didn't hold back Tuesday when asked about the Tigers' decision to designate catcher Jake Rogers for assignment, making clear the move hit hard in the clubhouse. The Tigers cleared a roster spot for shortstop Javier Baez, who returned from the injured list Tuesday and started in center field.
The Tigers placed designated hitter/outfielder Kerry Carpenter on the 10-day injured list before tonight’s game against the Orioles. Rookie outfielder Eduardo Valencia was recalled from Triple-A Toledo to replace him on the active roster.
The Detroit Tigers could be without an important offensive piece after manager AJ Hinch revealed Monday that outfielder Kerry Carpenter is “trending toward the injured list” because of a left foot injury ahead of the team’s series opener against the Baltimore Orioles.
The Detroit Tigers are doing everything in their power to convince ownership not to sell the roster at this year's trade deadline. Despite Sunday's loss against the Kansas City Royals, Detroit has been one of the better teams in the American League since the month of June, although it may be too late given they sit six games under .500.
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Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter is dealing with a bruised heel after exiting Monday night's 10-inning win against the Chicago Cubs, putting his status in doubt for the remainder of the series.
Kerry Carpenter had a go-ahead two-run double in the sixth inning and the host Detroit Tigers held on for a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday.
Kerry Carpenter and Spencer Torkelson hit two-run homers and the host Detroit Tigers extended their winning streak to four games with a 7-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Friday.
The Detroit Tigers entered the weekend at 22-36, near the bottom of the American League Central, with an offense that has struggled through May while missing several key contributors.
The Detroit Tigers placed outfielder Kerry Carpenter on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a left shoulder sprain. Carpenter was injured crashing into the sidewall in right field on Bobby Witt Jr.'s inside-the-park home run on Saturday night in the host Royals' 5-1 victory.
It might not seem relevant at this point in time to still be talking about what the Detroit Tigers did throughout this last offseason. But it directly coincides with the team's 2026 game plan, which was not going well at the beginning of the year.
The Detroit Tigers had a quiet offseason regarding offensive additions, making one thing perfectly clear: they are counting on players that are already on the roster to step up and lead this team as they start their redemption tour to take back the AL Central.
The Detroit Tigers activated outfielder Kerry Carpenter from the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Carpenter has been sidelined with a right hamstring injury.
Something that should surprise no one at this point, ace Tarik Skubal led the Detroit Tigers to a win on Sunday.
Detroit Tigers designated hitter Kerry Carpenter had his first career three HR game during Monday's 13-1 blowout win over the Chicago White Sox.
Heading into 2025, Kerry Carpenter is one of the Tigers’ most accomplished young hitters.
Detroit Tigers slugger Kerry Carpenter was left out of the starting lineup for Saturday's Game 5 of the American League Division Series against the host Cleveland Guardians.
The Tigers weren’t supposed to be here. But with a week left in the regular season, they’ve become baseball’s most dangerous underdog.
The Tigers have placed outfielder Kerry Carpenter on the 10-day injured list due to a lower back injury.
The Detroit Tigers will be missing a key player over the weekend.
In a division where the Twins are currently the only team with a winning record in 2023, the American League Central checks all the boxes as the worst division in the MLB.
There was a time earlier this season when it seemed like the Detroit Tigers had little to no future outside of star centerfielder Riley Greene. Much of the team had a batting average below .200, and their No. 1 overall pick from 2020, Spencer Torkelson, looked lost at the plate.
Sitting at 57-67, the Detroit Tigers are long shots in their division despite playing good baseball since the All-Star break but have given fans something to be excited about in 2024.
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