The Detroit Tigers reinstated outfielder Kerry Carpenter from the 10-day injured list on Sunday, May 31, ahead of their series finale against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field.
The 28-year-old left-handed hitter returns to the active roster after recovering from a left shoulder sprain.
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Carpenter enters the lineup as an available option for Sunday's matchup against Chicago right-hander Sean Burke.
The outfielder serves regularly as the designated hitter for Detroit and boasts a strong history of offensive success during road games against this American League Central opponent.
The returning outfielder maintains a . 323 batting average and a .
973 OPS over 19 career games at Rate Field.
His previous performances in Chicago include a notable three-home-run game achieved during a single contest in June 2025.
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To create a vacancy on the active roster for Carpenter, the Tigers optioned third baseman Gage Workman to Triple-A Toledo.
The 26-year-old infielder appeared in 16 games during his recent stint with the Major League club.
Workman recorded a . 158 batting average alongside two home runs and a .
553 OPS before his demotion.
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The infielder registered 16 strikeouts and drew zero walks during his tenure with Detroit, finishing his stretch with a 43.2% strikeout rate.
