For as much as Kerry Carpenter has already meant to the Detroit Tigers’ resurgence, there is still one thing he has never truly experienced in the major leagues: a full, healthy season.
That might sound surprising for a hitter whose postseason heroics and thunderous opposite-field power have already carved out lasting moments in Detroit lore. But behind the scenes, Carpenter's past two seasons have been defined less by celebration and more by survival.
Last year alone, Carpenter revealed he suffered five separate hamstring strains within a calendar year — four during the 2025 regular season and another during the 2024 postseason.