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Tigers and Padres Enter Series with Key Players Sidelined by Injuries

Detroit faces outfield shortages and evaluates Kerry Carpenter’s hamstring, while San Diego adjusts after Luis Arraez’s collision and ongoing roster challenges.

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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.