Detroit Tigers Option Andrew Sears to Minors, Place Kerry Carpenter on Injured List
The Detroit Tigers have optioned left-handed pitcher Andrew Sears to the minor leagues, and placed Kerry Carpenter on the 60-day injured list.
Flint Saginaw Bay City, MI, September 26, 2026 —
The Detroit Tigers have made roster moves involving two players, optioning left-handed pitcher Andrew Sears to the minor leagues and placing outfielder Kerry Carpenter on the 60-day injured list.
The club announced the decision regarding Sears, a left-handed pitcher, to send him to the minor league system. This move allows the team to manage its pitching staff and player development.
In a separate transaction, the Tigers have placed Kerry Carpenter on the 60-day injured list. The specifics regarding Carpenter’s injury and the timeline for his return were not detailed in the announcement.
These roster adjustments are common during the baseball season as teams evaluate player performance, manage injuries, and make strategic decisions to optimize their roster. The placement on the 60-day injured list means Carpenter will be sidelined for a significant period. Optioning Sears to the minor leagues indicates the team’s current assessment of his readiness or role within the major league club at this time.
Further details regarding the reasons behind these moves or subsequent roster changes were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Evan Woodbery on www.mlive.com, see more information here.
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