Carpenter Out, Valencia In for Tigers | Detroit Tigers News

Detroit Tigers slugger Kerry Carpenter is sidelined for at least 10 days with plantar fasciitis, forcing a roster shuffle as the team braces for the trade deadline and a crucial series against the Orioles. The Tigers have called up catcher Eduardo Valencia from Triple-A Toledo — who’s been crushing it in the minors with a .417 average and a recent grand slam — to fill the void. Valencia, who already made his MLB debut and hit a homer, can play catcher, first base, or DH, giving manager A.J. Hinch added flexibility. With Carpenter’s absence, the Tigers are counting on Valencia to deliver offense and stability during a pivotal stretch. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/817beabc988c8d9b