Matt Carpenter sidelined by finger injury

Matt Carpenter (1B,DH - STL)

Matt Carpenter was held out of Monday's lineup due to a finger injury. It was later reported that he's been playing through the injury of late. (J.J. Bailey on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact
Carpenter has struggled recently, so the finger injury helps explain the issues at the plate. He has two hits over his last 17 at-bats with no extra-base hits, runs or RBI in that span.