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Tigers Activate Kerry Carpenter from Injured List Before White Sox Finale
- Carpenter was activated from the 10-day injured list to boost Detroit's lineup for the White Sox finale in Chicago.
- Carpenter bats fourth as the designated hitter after his activation.
- Gage Workman was optioned to Triple-A Toledo to clear roster space for Carpenter.
- Carpenter returned after a left AC joint sprain, with rehab games at Toledo beforehand.
- Carpenter had been slashing .216/.299/.451 with six homers and 17 RBIs in 37 games before the injury.
- Detroit’s schedule includes a three-game series in Tampa after the White Sox matchup.
- The Tigers also have a upcoming three-game set at home against the Mariners after Tampa.
- Several players remain on the injured list, including Gleyber Torres and Javier Baez.
- Pitching injuries also challenge Detroit, with Skubal, Mize, and Verlander on the IL.
- Kenley Jansen joined the IL with a right groin tightness, adding to bullpen concerns.
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