Kerry Carpenter’s consistent presence in the Detroit Tigers lineup has been disrupted as he heads to the injured list due to a hamstring injury. The 27-year-old outfielder, who has played 78 of 85 games this season, aggravated an existing condition that had been bothering him for weeks. Carpenter has maintained a solid batting line this year, slashing .257/.285/.494, though a drop from his previous season's performance. In his absence, the Tigers are expected to rely on the recently returned Matt Vierling, who missed a significant part of the season because of a shoulder injury. Furthermore, Trey Sweeney, previously demoted to Triple-A, is set to rejoin the team to fill in. The Tigers presently lead the American League Central, boasting a solid 52-32 record, positioning them strongly for their upcoming series against the Washington Nationals.