The Tigers transferred Carpenter (back) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday.
Carpenter has been on the shelf since May 29 with a lumbar spine stress fracture and didn't resume hitting and taking part in a running progression until the All-Star break, so the move to the 60-day IL won't affect his timeline for a return to Detroit. Though he'll be eligible for activation beginning later this week, Carpenter will first need to ramp up his baseball activities further, then head out on a multi-game minor-league rehab assignment before returning from the IL. The transaction freed up a spot on the 40-man roster for first baseman/outfielder Bligh Madris, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Toledo ahead of Sunday's game in Toronto.
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Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Hopes to begin rehab stint soon
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Carpenter (back) is aiming to begin a rehab assignment before the end of July, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Carpenter had a setback with his lumbar spine stress fracture in late June but resumed workouts earlier this month. He's been sidelined since late May and is without a timetable for his return, but it's looking like he won't be an option for the Tigers until at least mid-August.
Carpenter (back) did some light jogging and played light catch on the field Monday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Carpenter appears to have resumed light baseball activities for the first time since experiencing a setback last week in his recovery from lumbar spine inflammation. The 26-year-old has been on the injured list since late May and is without a clear timetable for a return.
Carpenter (back) experienced discomfort Tuesday while completing his return-to-play progression, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Carpenter has been participating in baseball activities since June 21 and had been progressing well prior to enduring the setback. Carpenter will given some time off for rest and recovery before resuming baseball activities, all but guaranteeing he'll be out until after the All-Star break. Carpenter has been on the IL since May 29 due to lumbar spine inflammation.
