Kerry Carpenter

Kerry Carpenter is absent from the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Carpenter will take a seat on the bench for manager AJ Hinch, with Riley Greene starting in left field and batting leadoff against the Rays Wednesday.

Kerry Carpenter went 4-for-5 with a double and two RBI in the Tigers' narrow victory over the Twins.

Fantasy Impact

This performance not only bolstered his batting average but also demonstrated his knack for timely hitting, driving in crucial runs. With a season batting average now sitting at .328 and a solid .416 wOBA, Carpenter is proving to be a valuable asset in fantasy lineups, especially in formats that reward hitting for average and on-base percentage. While his power numbers aren't overwhelming, his consistent contact-hitting ability and knack for getting on base make him a reliable option in deeper leagues or as a utility player in standard formats.

Kerry Carpenter went 1-for-5 with a home run and an RBI in the Tigers' 5-4 loss to the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

Despite striking out three times, Carpenter managed to contribute with a long ball, marking his third homer of the season. His performance this season has been solid, maintaining a .292 batting average and a .929 OPS, which are encouraging signs for fantasy managers.

Kerry Carpenter is back in the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Minnesota Twins Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Carpenter returns after sitting out Tuesday’s contest for manager AJ Hinch, occupying the designated hitter spot and batting cleanup against the Twins Friday.

Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter is on the bench to start Tuesday's game against the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

The slugger started but went hitless with two punchouts on Monday night and will take a seat against a lefty in Martin Perez on Tuesday. Carpenter is off to a slow start in 2024 with a .200 average alongside a homer in 27 plate appearances but hit .278 with 20 homers and six steals in 118 games last season.