Carpenter’s Heel Crisis Threatens Tigers’ Power | Detroit Tigers News

Kerry Carpenter’s power-hitting season hit a major snag when his bruised left heel flared up again, forcing him out of Sunday’s game against the Royals. The injury, which worsened after switching to New Balance cleats with a problematic heel spike, now threatens his ability to swing and run. Already struggling with a .210 average and just 13 homers in 80 games, Carpenter’s slump since July 1 has only deepened the concern. With his plant foot crucial for power, the Tigers are now scrambling to assess how long he’ll be sidelined — a blow to their offense just as they need him most. 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/0dbf6cb6ffef1657