Kerry Carpenter

Kerry Carpenter went 2-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in the Tigers' 8-2 victory over the Astros.

Fantasy Impact

Delivering a pair of long balls in this game, Carpenter significantly bolstered his home run tally for the season, bringing his total to five. This performance could be a signal of an emerging power trend, or simply a good day at the plate, but either way, it's a positive sign for fantasy managers. Given his current .275 batting average and .362 wOBA, Carpenter remains a solid option in fantasy lineups, particularly in formats that reward power hitting. His limited walk rate and high strikeout rate are concerns, but his slugging ability may compensate for those shortcomings in leagues that prioritize extra-base hits and RBI.

Kerry Carpenter returns to the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Houston Astros Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Carpenter is back after taking a seat on the bench versus left-handed pitching Friday night, batting cleanup and occupying the designated hitter spot against the Astros for manager AJ Hinch Saturday.

Kerry Carpenter is out of the Tigers’ lineup Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Carpenter will take a seat on the bench with the Astros starting left-hander Framber Valdez. Ryan Vilade will patrol right field and hit seventh.

Kerry Carpenter is in the Tigers lineup on Wednesday against the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact

Carpenter is back in right field hitting cleanup. He is hitting .260 with 15 RBI so far this season.

Kerry Carpenter returns to the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Cleveland Guardians Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Carpenter is back after sitting out against left-handed pitching Sunday, patrolling right field and batting cleanup against the Guardians for manager AJ Hinch Monday.