Carpenter is not in the lineup Saturday against the Rockies, Jim Hayes of Fox Sports Midwest reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter will head to the bench for the first time in May after slashing .221/.371/.506 with six homers through the first 21 games of the month. Jedd Gyorko will slide over to start at first base in his stead, opening up a spot for Jhonny Peralta to start at the hot corner.