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Tigers Shut Down Kerry Carpenter for 10 Days Over Lingering Hamstring Issue

By recalling infielder Trey Sweeney, Detroit emphasizes prevention to maintain roster health ahead of the All-Star break.

Jun 29, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers right fielder Kerry Carpenter (30) celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images/File Photo
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 16: Manager A.J. Hinch #14 of the Detroit Tigers walks back to the dugout after delivering the starting lineup prior to a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 16, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Overview

  • The Tigers placed Carpenter on the 10-day injured list on July 1 to address recurring right hamstring tightness that has sidelined him intermittently since early June.
  • Manager A.J. Hinch told MLB Network Radio that the team opted for a cautious approach given Carpenter’s second bout of mild hamstring sensations and the 12 games remaining before the break.
  • Carpenter finished June slashing .224/.246/.567 with a .814 OPS and six home runs, including three in his last five games despite battling the tightness.
  • Carpenter described the ongoing strain as “really annoying” but said he remained optimistic after similar symptoms cost him only one game earlier this season.
  • Detroit recalled shortstop Trey Sweeney from Triple-A Toledo to fill the roster vacancy, highlighting the club’s roster-depth strategy.