The Detroit Tigers are facing potential injury woes as outfielder Kerry Carpenter is set to undergo tests due to right hamstring soreness. Carpenter exited the game during the ninth inning of the Tigers' 4-3 extra innings defeat against the Kansas City Royals. Manager A.J. Hinch noted the injury occurred after Carpenter legged out an infield single. Prior to the injury, Carpenter was having a strong game, going 3-for-4 with an RBI.

The Tigers are already contending with multiple injuries in the outfield, including center fielder Parker Meadows and Matt Vierling, who are sidelined with various ailments. As they prepare for a series against the San Diego Padres—currently one of baseball's hottest teams—the health of Carpenter becomes crucial, particularly as he has been a consistent contributor, hitting .290 with five home runs and 10 RBIs this season.