10-Day IL
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 6/5/2026
2026 Stats
AVG
.216
HR
6
RBI
17
R
11
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Carpenter remained a solid fantasy contributor in 2025, though his limitations against left-handed pitching continue to cap his overall value. The outfielder posted an .812 OPS with 23 home runs in 373 at-bats against righties last year compared to a .638 OPS and three long balls in only 60 at-bats versus southpaws. Since 2023, he's sporting an .868 OPS against righties and only a .607 OPS against lefties. Carpenter also doesn't offer much beyond his power, as he stole just a single base in 2025 and he has only seven across four MLB seasons. Carpenter is certainly a talented player, and he should once again occupy a prime lineup spot for the Tigers in 2026, but he will likely ride the bench frequently against same-handed pitching. Fantasy managers should target the 28-year-old for homers, though there are other outfielders with more even left/right splits who probably have higher ceilings. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year, $3.28 million contract with the Tigers in January of 2026.
Faces live pitching Wednesday
Carpenter (shoulder) hit in a simulated game Wednesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis
Carpenter took at-bats against fellow rehabber Justin Verlander (hip) in what was his first time facing live pitching since he went down with an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder in early May. A rehab assignment appears imminent for the 29-year-old Carpenter.
Carpenter took at-bats against fellow rehabber Justin Verlander (hip) in what was his first time facing live pitching since he went down with an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder in early May. A rehab assignment appears imminent for the 29-year-old Carpenter.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+59%
OPS vs RHP
2026
+105%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .548 | 105 | 4 | 9 | .175 | ||||
| Since 2024vs Right | .870 | 765 | 46 | 127 | .269 | ||||
| 2026vs Left | .384 | 11 | 0 | 0 | .111 | ||||
| 2026vs Right | .786 | 106 | 6 | 17 | .226 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .638 | 63 | 3 | 5 | .217 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .812 | 397 | 23 | 57 | .257 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .408 | 31 | 1 | 4 | .107 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .994 | 262 | 17 | 53 | .305 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
+14%
OPS at Home
2026
+4%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2024Home | .887 | 428 | 31 | 75 | .263 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | .777 | 442 | 19 | 61 | .253 | ||||
| 2026Home | .767 | 54 | 4 | 9 | .213 | ||||
| 2026Away | .736 | 63 | 2 | 8 | .218 | ||||
| 2025Home | .897 | 216 | 14 | 30 | .274 | ||||
| 2025Away | .693 | 244 | 12 | 32 | .233 | ||||
| 2024Home | .914 | 158 | 13 | 36 | .264 | ||||
| 2024Away | .953 | 135 | 5 | 21 | .308 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Kerry Carpenter compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.28BB Rate
9.4%K Rate
34.2%BABIP
.276ISO
.235AVG
.216OBP
.299SLG
.451OPS
.750wOBA
.326Exit Velocity
92.0 mphHard Hit Rate
39.1%Barrels/PA
6.0%Expected BA
.205Expected SLG
.398Sprint Speed
23.3 ft/secGround Ball %
34.4%Line Drive %
17.2%Fly Ball %
48.4%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Carpenter was affected by injury in 2024 for the second year in a row, this time missing almost three months of action with a lumbar spine stress fracture. He had collected a .914 OPS before getting hurt and didn't miss a beat after returning, putting up a .954 OPS and 10 home runs over his final 133 plate appearances before adding another homer in the playoffs. Carpenter again stood out for his quality of contact, boasting a 46.4 percent hard-hit rate and 17.7 percent barrel rate. The 27-year-old's big bugaboo is that he can't hit left-handed pitching (.408 OPS in 2024) and rarely gets the opportunity to do so. It certainly limits how much volume he's able to provide, and that's even before factoring in Carpenter's increasing injury concerns. That said, Carpenter's 149 wRC+ versus righties since the start of 2023 is the 11th highest in baseball among players with at least 500 plate appearances. When he's in the lineup, he's going to mash.
More Fantasy News
Could face live pitching Wednesday
Carpenter (shoulder) could be cleared to take live batting practice Wednesday, MLB.com reports.
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Eyeing abbreviated stint on shelf
Carpenter (shoulder) has been doing light running and throwing since landing on the 10-day injured list and expects to resume swinging a bat this week, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
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Out with AC joint sprain
The Tigers placed Carpenter on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder.
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Out Sunday, could be IL bound
Carpenter (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.
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Exits game with shoulder injury
Carpenter was removed from Saturday's game against the Royals due to a left shoulder injury, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Will see more at-bats vs. lefties
Carpenter is expected to see more at-bats against left-handed pitchers in the 2026 season, according to Jason Beck of MLB.com.
Analysis
Carpenter only logged 60 at-bats against left-handed pitchers in 2025, but that number is expected to rise in 2026 as he's going to handle a bigger role on offense overall. Carpenter hit .217 against lefties in 2025, going 13-for-60, and it remains to be seen whether he can be an everyday player or if he remains better suited for a platoon role.
Carpenter only logged 60 at-bats against left-handed pitchers in 2025, but that number is expected to rise in 2026 as he's going to handle a bigger role on offense overall. Carpenter hit .217 against lefties in 2025, going 13-for-60, and it remains to be seen whether he can be an everyday player or if he remains better suited for a platoon role.