Kerry Carpenter Will Be Game Time Decision On Saturday
27 seconds agoDetroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter will be a game time decision on Saturday in their ALDS finale against the Cleveland Guardians according to manager AJ Hinch. Carpenter was removed from Game 4 in the sixth inning with a leg injury he obtained running the bases. He will continue to be evaluated into tomorrow to determine if he'll be able to go against Guardians' scheduled starter Matthew Boyd. The lefty's status for tomorrow could be consequential for the Tigers' ALCS hopes. If he needs to be replaced on the roster he would not be eligible for Detroit in the ALCS. If Carpenter must be replaced, Bligh Madris would likely take his spot as a contingency plan. Madris hit for a 95 OPS+ in 67 AB during the 2024 season but saw minimal chances against lefties, as will be the case tomorrow against Boyd. Carpenter similarly saw lefties a minimal amount in the regular season, taking away much of the value either may have for DFS players. Both should be avoided in DFS formats as their impact on the game will only happen against a right-hander coming out of the bullpen.
Source: Cody Stavenhagen
Source: Cody Stavenhagen