Detroit Tigers Kerry Carpenter Leaves Game with Hamstring Injury

Detroit Tigers right fielder Kerry Carpenter left Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Twins due to a right hamstring injury sustained while hustling to third base on an RBI triple. Carpenter, who had been playing through a sore hamstring and wearing a compression sleeve, appeared to re-aggravate the injury despite efforts to stay in the game. Prior to his exit, he was having a strong offensive night with a solo home run and the RBI triple, marking a resurgence after a tough stretch at the plate. The Tigers have yet to provide an official update on Carpenter's condition, but further evaluation was expected following the game. Carpenter has been a key offensive contributor for Detroit, with a career batting line of .270/.324/.502 and a significant role in the team's recent success, making his potential absence a notable blow to the lineup. The situation highlights ongoing concerns about his durability, as he has yet to play more than 118 games in a season and the injury comes with weeks remaining before the MLB trade deadline.