Colt Keith scratched from Tigers lineup against Astros due to wrist injury

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Colt Keith scratched from Tigers lineup against Astros due to wrist injury
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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.

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  • 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.
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  • 11:53 PMYahoo SportsColt Keith scratched vs Astros with wrist injury after falling Monday
  • 11:40 PMYahoo SportsColt Keith scratched from Tigers' lineup with sore wrist
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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.

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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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