Tigers activate Kerry Carpenter from IL, option Gage Workman
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 6:57 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
The Detroit Tigers have activated outfielder Kerry Carpenter from the injured list ahead of their matchup against the Chicago White Sox. Carpenter has performed well against the White Sox, with a.323 batting average and a.973 OPS in 19 games at Guaranteed Rate Field. Gage Workman has been optioned to the minors to make room for Carpenter's return. The Tigers look to reinforce their lineup as they continue to compete in the AL Central standings and adjust their roster for upcoming games.
- •Kerry Carpenter returns from injured list for the Tigers
- •Carpenter has a solid record against the White Sox
- •Gage Workman is optioned to make space for Carpenter
- •Tigers seek to improve their AL Central standing
- 6:57 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers activate Kerry Carpenter, send Gage Workman to Triple-A
- 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — Kerry Carpenter returns to Tigers from injury; Gage Workman optioned
"The slumping Detroit Tigers activated outfielder Kerry Carpenter from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and started him as the designated hitter in their series finale at Chicago against the White Sox. Infielder Gage Workman was optioned to Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move. Carpenter went on the IL on May 10 with a left AC joint sprain after he crashed into the right-field wall at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City the day before.
"Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter is hitting .323 with a .973 OPS in 19 games against the White Sox at Rate Field throughout his MLB career.
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External links- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 6:57 PMTigers activate Kerry Carpenter, send Gage Workman to Triple-A
The slumping Detroit Tigers activated outfielder Kerry Carpenter from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and started him as the designated hitter in their series finale at Chicago against the White Sox. Infielder Gage Workman was optioned to Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move. Carpenter went on the IL on May 10 with a left AC joint sprain after he crashed into the right-field wall at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City the day before.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 3:15 PMKerry Carpenter returns to Tigers from injury; Gage Workman optioned
Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter is hitting .323 with a .973 OPS in 19 games against the White Sox at Rate Field throughout his MLB career.
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