Injuries & Moves: No timeline for Carpenter (lumbar spine stress fracture)
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June 1: OF Kerry Carpenter has no timeline with new diagnosis
On Friday, the Tigers updated the status of Carpenter’s injury from lumbar spine inflammation to lumbar spine stress fracture. On Saturday, manager A.J. Hinch explained that due to variables with this injury, there was no clear sign of when the outfielder might return.
“There’s a lot of unknowns still in terms of timetable, which is why we don’t put one on it," Hinch said. “We’re going to go kind of go week-by-week with him and continue to check in on what the best next step is for him.”
June 1: OF Mark Canha (psoas strain) doesn't need IL stint at this time
Canha was a late scratch from the Tigers lineup on Friday night and on Saturday, the outfielder revealed that test results revealed a psoas strain. As his condition worsened over the week, the outfielder feared a hip flexor, but with this diagnosis, there is no IL stint necessary at this time. Canha worked with trainers prior to Saturday’s game in Boston and reported very positive results.
“I think we can treat it and keep pushing through,” said Canha. “I’ve done some work today and we feel like we’ve made a positive stride forward. It feels a lot better after the work today.”
Canha’s next step is pregame work on the field, where manager A.J. Hinch said he would better be able to evaluate his immediate availability.
June 1: RHP Shelby Miller faces five in rehab outing
Rehabbing from right ulnae nerve inflammation, Miller made his second appearance with Triple-A Toledo on Friday night. The right-hander came on in the sixth inning and allowed just one hit in 1 1/3 innings of work. Miller also struck out two of the five batters he faced.
On Saturday in Boston, manager A.J. Hinch was quick to note that the pitcher was hit in the back on a throw to second base by catcher Dillon Dingler, but that the only lingering results from that may come when he returns to the clubhouse.
“We laughed that off. It circulated around the clubhouse,” the manager said with a grin.
This was the second rehab outing for Miller, who had allowed two hits and a walk over 2 1/3 innings with Toledo. Prior to hitting the IL, Miller appeared in 15 games out of the Detroit bullpen, going 3-4 with a 4.41 ERA.
10-DAY/15-DAY INJURED LIST
OF Kerry Carpenter (lumbar spine stress fracture)
Expected return: TBD
Carpenter was placed on the injured list on May 29, retroactive to May 27, after dealing with lower back soreness that worsened. On May 31, the Tigers updated the status of Carpenter’s injury from lumbar spine inflammation to lumbar spine stress fracture. On June 1, manager A.J. Hinch explained that due to variables with this injury, there was no clear sign of when the outfielder might return. (Last updated: June 1)
RHP Shelby Miller (right ulnar nerve inflammation)
Expected return: Possibly this weekend
Miller has allowed two hits and a walk over 2 1/3 innings with Toledo. The pitcher was hit in the back on a throw to second base by catcher Dillon Dingler on May 31, but the only lingering results from that may come when he returns to the clubhouse. (Last updated: June 1)
RHP Jackson Jobe (left hamstring strain; Tigers' No. 1 prospect, MLB No. 10)
Expected return: Possibly June
Jobe is throwing bullpen sessions after straining his left hamstring following through on a pitch during a start for Double-A Erie on May 1. The Tigers are expected to be cautious with his timetable so as not to risk Jobe putting his arm in danger of injury by compensating for his hamstring. (Last updated: May 29)
60-DAY INJURED LIST
RHP Sawyer Gipson-Long (left groin strain, right forearm tightness)
Expected return: 2025
After having UCL repair surgery on his right elbow, Gipson-Long is completing rehab daily in Lakeland, Fla. The Tigers transferred him to the 60-day injured list on May 7 to open a 40-man roster spot. (Last updated: May 7)