Overview
- Kerry Carpenter exited Sunday’s game with right hamstring soreness and is undergoing further evaluation, adding to Detroit’s already stretched outfield depth.
- The Tigers have improvised their lineup due to injuries to four outfielders, including Parker Meadows and Matt Vierling, with infielders filling outfield roles.
- Detroit’s Keider Montero will make his second start of the season in a six-man rotation as the Tigers host the Padres for a three-game series starting Monday night.
- San Diego is managing injuries to three starting position players and designated hitter Luis Arraez, who was carted off Sunday but is reportedly stable and responsive.
- Padres pitcher Randy Vasquez, who has delivered strong performances in his last two starts, will face a Tigers lineup tested by injuries.