US EditionTigers scratch Carpenter against White Sox because of right hamstring tightness
- On June 4 at Rate Field, the Detroit Tigers removed Kerry Carpenter from their planned lineup against the Chicago White Sox due to tightness in his right hamstring.
- Carpenter's injury followed a series of previous injuries and recent heavy use after his three-home-run game on June 2 against the same team.
- At 27 years old, Carpenter has appeared in 57 games this season, mainly serving as an outfielder and designated hitter, and holds a batting average of.273 along with 13 home runs.
- Manager A.J. Hinch said Carpenter "remains available as a pinch-hitter" and noted that he had been DH'ing him for days due to wear and tear during the season.
- The scratch reflects ongoing injury management for Carpenter, who has never completed a full season healthy, and the Tigers continue adjusting their lineup amid roster depth concerns.
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Tigers scratch Carpenter against White Sox because of right hamstring tightness
The AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers have scratched right fielder Kerry Carpenter from the lineup against the Chicago White Sox because of right hamstring tightness. Carpenter’s hamstring has been bothering him for a few days. Manager A.J. Hinch said Wednesday the…
Why Kerry Carpenter Was Scratched From Detroit Tigers Lineup
Shortly before the first pitch on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox, the Detroit Tigers made a late lineup change that had fans doing a double take. Kerry Carpenter, one of the team’s most consistent bats, was scratched. Naturally, speculation swirled—was it an injury? Fortunately, manager A.J. Hinch provided clarity before the game, and the answer is a lot more cautious than catastrophic. TL;DR Kerry Carpenter was scratched from the Tige…
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