Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to lumbar spine inflammation, which was later diagnosed as a stress fracture. The injury prompted an immediate shutdown, with no set timetable for his return. The Tigers have recalled Akil Baddoo from Triple A Toledo to replace Carpenter on the roster. The medical report indicates that Carpenter is currently undergoing rehab for the injury, but the team has not provided a specific timeline for his recovery.
The Tigers aren't giving a timetable for Kerry Carpenter's recovery, only saying they do not expect it to be a minimal stay on the injured list. https://t.co/y1aXiZ86b9
Medical tests reveal lumbar stress fracture for Tigers' Kerry Carpenter https://t.co/y1aXiZ86b9 via @detroitnews
The medical news is not great for Kerry Carpenter. Per the club's medical report, he's dealing with a lumbar stress fracture. He is completing rehab on the injury. No timetable given.
Kerry Carpenter, who went on IL Wednesday with lumbar spine inflammation, has a lumbar spine stress fracture, according to today’s Tigers medical report. He’s currently completing rehab.
#Tigers' slugger hits the injured list... https://t.co/SQ65sVDTah
Tigers place Kerry Carpenter on IL due to back https://t.co/CfZotuXb5G
Carpenter's IL stint can only be retroactive to the day after his last game. He pinch-hit Sunday. https://t.co/wG13JZNU5a
Kerry Carpenter would’ve been scratched from Tuesday’s lineup if not for rainout, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Tests on his back prompted immediate shutdown. No timetable yet on potential return. https://t.co/iyWUhOSRHW
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(1/2) The Tigers have made the following roster moves: • Placed OF Kerry Carpenter on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 27, with lumbar spine inflammation. • Recalled OF Akil Baddoo from Triple A Toledo