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Tigers prepare for potential loss of Kerry Carpenter due to injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 7:33 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Tigers prepare for potential loss of Kerry Carpenter due to injury

Summary

The Detroit Tigers may place outfielder Kerry Carpenter on the injured list due to plantar fasciitis in his left heel. Manager A.J. Hinch indicated that Carpenter is trending toward the IL as the team awaits a final evaluation. Without Carpenter, who is a key power hitter, the Tigers could struggle at a crucial time in the season. Infielder Javier Báez will also not be activated for Monday's game, leaving the team without both players. Eduardo Valencia is on standby as a potential replacement if Carpenter is officially placed on the IL.

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Status Watch

•Kerry Carpenter is trending toward the injured list due to plantar fasciitis.
•Javier Báez will not return on Monday from rehab assignment.
•Eduardo Valencia is on standby as a potential replacement for Carpenter.
•Detroit is dealing with multiple injuries at an important time in the schedule.
•The final evaluation will determine Carpenter's status.

Latest Updates

8:24 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers' Kerry Carpenter 'trending toward' IL with foot injury
8:06 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers expected to put Kerry Carpenter on IL with plantar fasciitis
7:33 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers Get Concerning Kerry Carpenter Injury Update

What they're saying

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Detroit Tigers right fielder Kerry Carpenter is "trending towards" the injured list with a foot injury, according to manager A.J. Hinch.
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The Tigers may be without Kerry Carpenter after A.J. Hinch said the slugger is trending toward the injured list with plantar fasciitis.
— Yahoo Sports