Matt Carpenter
DH FA
Fri 8/12/22 7:00 PM

Carpenter won't require surgery on his broken foot, though he'll still be returning very late in the regular season if he makes it back at all, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carpenter recently visited a second foot specialist, whose diagnosis aligned with what the Yankee had previously heard. He'll avoid weight-bearing activities for two weeks, at which point he'll be re-evaluated.

Matt Carpenter
DH FA
Wed 8/10/22 9:01 PM

Carpenter said Wednesday that he "feels good" following an examination of his fractured left foot, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
EDGE Analysis
After fouling a ball off his left foot Monday, a doctor's examination left Carpenter feeling encouraged about a potential return later this season. He won't need to undergo surgery and has a timeline of between six and eight weeks which lines up right with the start of the postseason.

Matt Carpenter
DH FA
Tue 8/9/22 2:52 PM

The Yankees placed Carpenter (foot) on the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Carpenter's move to the IL was a foregone conclusion after the Yankees announced he suffered a fractured left foot in Monday's win over the Mariners. A timeline hasn't yet been established for Carpenter's return and will likely be contingent on whether he needs to undergo surgery to address the injury. Regardless, Carpenter looks to be at risk of missing most, if not all, of what's left of the 2022 season, making him a drop candidate in leagues where he's been rostered. Miguel Andujar was called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to replace Carpenter, who has hit .305 with 15 home runs, 37 RBI and 28 runs in 47 games after joining the Yankees in late May.

Matt Carpenter
DH FA
Tue 8/9/22 12:16 AM

Carpenter was diagnosed with a broken left foot after leaving Monday's game against Seattle, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
This is an unfavorable outcome for the Yankees, as Carpenter had emerged as one of the team's hottest hitters over the last month or so. It's still too early to determine a timetable for his return, as it'll depend on the severity of the fracture, but a trip to the injured list is all but a guarantee at this point.

Matt Carpenter
DH FA
Mon 8/8/22 11:01 PM

Carpenter was removed from Monday's game against the Mariners due to an apparent foot injury, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carpenter fouled a ball off his back foot during his first at-bat of the game, and while he was able to remain int he contest temporarily, Tim Locastro was tapped to pinch hit in the top of the third. Carpenter will be considered day-to-day until further notice.

Matt Carpenter
DH FA
Mon 8/1/22 3:05 PM

Carpenter isn't starting Monday against the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Carpenter has started against just five left-handed pitchers this year and is getting a breather with southpaw Marco Gonzales on the mound for Seattle. Aaron Judge is shifting to right field while Aaron Hicks starts in center.

Matt Carpenter
DH FA
Sun 7/31/22 10:02 AM

Carpenter went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in an 8-2 win against Kansas City on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Carpenter made his first start in three games and came through with a solo shot to right field in the seventh inning. The homer was his 15th in only 40 games with the Yankees, and he's slashing an impressive .311/.425/.792 over that span. Despite the impressive numbers, Carpenter's playing time could take a hit with New York's acquisition of Andrew Benintendi, though the former is versatile enough to still carve out enough playing time to make an impact.

Matt Carpenter
DH FA
Fri 7/29/22 3:15 PM

Carpenter isn't in the lineup Friday against Kansas City.
EDGE Analysis
Carpenter is on the bench for a second consecutive matchup after going 3-for-16 with a homer, two runs, an RBI, a walk and six strikeouts over the last five games. Andrew Benintendi, Aaron Hicks and Aaron Judge are starting in the outfield from left to right.

Matt Carpenter
DH FA
Thu 7/28/22 3:08 PM

Carpenter is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
Carpenter went 3-for-15 with a solo home run and a walk while starting each of the last four games in right field, and though it's Joey Gallo who will replace him in the lineup Thursday, the acquisition of Andrew Benintendi is more likely to dampen Carpenter's playing-time outlook moving forward. Giancarlo Stanton's (Achilles) recent move to the injured list temporarily alleviates the logjam in the corner outfield and at designated hitter, but once Stanton is healthy, the likes of Carpenter, Aaron Hicks and Gallo could all see their opportunities take a hit.

Matt Carpenter
DH FA
Wed 7/27/22 4:53 PM

Carpenter will start in right field and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
He'll man right field for the fourth game in a row and should serve as the primary option at the position following Giancarlo Stanton's (Achilles) placement on the 10-day injured list Tuesday. Carpenter has been cold out of the All-Star break with a 2-for-18 showing at the plate, but he's still holding down a monstrous 1.221 OPS through 118 plate appearances on the season.