Tigers' Kerry Carpenter exits game against Royals with injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 7:19 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Kerry Carpenter, the right fielder for the Detroit Tigers, left Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Royals after he flew out in the fourth inning. Carpenter has been dealing with a right heel contusion and appeared to grimace while running to first base. Rookie Ben Malgeri took over in right field in the fifth inning, making an impressive diving catch shortly after his entrance. Updates on Carpenter’s condition are expected as the situation develops.
- •Carpenter was removed after flying out in the fourth inning.
- •He has been playing through a right heel contusion.
- •Rookie Ben Malgeri replaced Carpenter and made a diving catch.
- •The game is currently ongoing against the Royals.
- 7:19 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers' Kerry Carpenter leaves game in 4th inning with apparent injury
"Tigers right fielder Kerry Carpenter was removed from Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals after he flew out in the fourth inning.
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