Colt Keith scratched from Tigers lineup against Astros due to wrist injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 11:53 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Colt Keith has been scratched from the Detroit Tigers' lineup for the game against the Houston Astros on June 16 due to soreness in his right wrist. The injury developed after a fall while making a play during the Tigers' 9-3 victory over the Astros on June 15, where he hit three home runs and drove in six runs. Keith tripped while completing an off-balance throw to first base, leading to the injury. As a result, Wenceel Pérez is starting in right field, with Kerry Carpenter taking over designated hitter duties. The extent of Keith's injury is currently unknown.
- •Colt Keith scratched from lineup on June 16 against Astros.
- •Injury occurred after a fall on June 15 after a spectacular play.
- •Keith hit three home runs and drove in six runs in the previous game.
- •Wenceel Pérez and Kerry Carpenter are stepping into new roles in the lineup.
- •Severity of Keith's wrist injury remains unclear.
- 11:53 PMYahoo Sports — Colt Keith scratched vs Astros with wrist injury after falling Monday
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — Colt Keith scratched from Tigers' lineup with sore wrist
"Colt Keith hit three home runs in Monday's win over the Astros, but he also fell after making an impressive play – resulting in a right wrist injury.
"The night after he hit three home runs, Colt Keith was scratched from the Tigers' lineup Tuesday with a sore right wrist.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 11:53 PMColt Keith scratched vs Astros with wrist injury after falling Monday
Colt Keith hit three home runs in Monday's win over the Astros, but he also fell after making an impressive play – resulting in a right wrist injury.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 11:40 PMColt Keith scratched from Tigers' lineup with sore wrist
The night after he hit three home runs, Colt Keith was scratched from the Tigers' lineup Tuesday with a sore right wrist.
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