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.
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.
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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 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
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.
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.
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
There are only a few guarantees in life: Death, taxes, and Kerry Carpenter destroys any kind of pitching that the Seattle Mariners attempt to throw out there.
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 Tigers have activated Kerry Carpenter from the 10-day injured list, per Tony Paul of The Detroit News. He will bat fourth and serve as the DH today against the White Sox.
The Detroit Tigers are waiting for the calendar to turn over to June because May has certainly been miserable for the Gritty Tigs. Looking to pick up a couple of wins against the Chicago White Sox on the road, climbing out of the AL Central basement, some positive things are happening within the organization.
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 last two seasons for the Detroit Tigers have been a whirlwind. After selling at the 2024 trade deadline to eventually make the playoffs, despite a 0.2% chance of doing so, followed by a 2025 collapse that was saved by an AL Wild Card Series win, Detroit is focused on 2026.
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.
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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