Detroit Tigers slugger Kerry Carpenter is working his way back from a hamstring injury. He started his rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Toledo.
PITTSBURGH — Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter has taken the next step in his return from a right hamstring strain that's sidelined him since late June.
The 27-year-old began his rehab assignment Tuesday, July 22, with Triple-A Toledo, serving as the designated hitter.
Carpenter needs several rehab games with the Mud Hens before returning to the Tigers, which means he likely won't be activated for the series opener Thursday, July 24, against the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park.
"The first step in what's going to be a multi-game step towards getting back," Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said before Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.
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Before the injury, Carpenter hit .257 with 16 home runs, seven walks and 60 strikeouts in 78 games, posting a .780 OPS. He has hit just .202 in 36 games since May 17, with three of his seven home runs during that stretch occurring in one game.
Carpenter had been dealing with a hamstring issue since late May and also injured it in the playoffs, but was able to power through it.
He hasn't played for the Tigers since June 28.
This story will be updated.
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