Carpenter was handed a one-year suspension for violating MiLB's joint drug prevention and treatment program, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter was released by the Reds in September of 2020, so the suspension would take effect if he ever signs with another organization.

Carpenter will be a part of the Reds' 60-man player pool this season.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter is not on the 40-man roster, but he could get a chance to pitch in the majors this season. The 34-year-old righty spent the 2019 season in the Rangers organization, primarily pitching at Triple-A.

Carpenter was reassigned to minor-league spring training Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The 34-year-old signed with the Reds in December but was unable to secure a spot on the Opening Day roster. Carpenter saw brief major-league action with the Rangers in 2019, but he spent most of the season at Triple-A and had a 1.63 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 42:13 K:BB over 38.2 innings.

Carpenter signed a contract with the Reds on Friday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter spent little time in the major leagues in 2019 with Texas, allowing two runs on four hits and two strikeouts over 3.1 innings of relief work. The details of Carpenter's deal aren't yet clear, but he'll likely have a chance to win a roster spot during spring training.

Carpenter was sent outright to Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter will remain with the Rangers as organizational bullpen depth after passing through waivers untouched. He's made four appearances for the big-league club this season, allowing four runs on five hits and four walks across 3.1 innings.

Carpenter was designated for assignment Monday.

EDGE Analysis

He has given up four runs while walking four in 3.1 MLB innings this season. Carpenter should serve as organizational bullpen depth going forward.

Carpenter had his contract selected from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter was designated for assignment by the Rangers on June 8, but he'll be added to both the 40-man and 25-man roster following Tuesday's move. He's made just one appearance in the majors this season, yielding two runs over 0.2 innings of work. The right-hander will take the place of Jesse Chavez, who was sent to the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right elbow impingement.

Carpenter cleared waivers Monday and was outrighted to Triple-A Nashville.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter was designated for assignment Saturday, but he didn't receive much interest while on the waiver wire. He'll serve as organizational depth for the Sounds.

Carpenter was designated for assignment Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The corresponding move was to purchase Phillips Valdez's contract from Triple-A. Carpenter will serve as organizational depth if he passes through waivers.

Carpenter had his contract selected from Triple-A Nashville by the Rangers on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter joined Texas on a minor-league deal in February and made a solid impression at Nashville with a 1.76 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB over 15.1 innings. The 33-year-old last pitched in the majors with the Yankees and Nationals in 2015, and has a 3.66 ERA and 1.34 WHIP in 218 career major-league games.