Carpenter went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in a win over the Phillies on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter is now a blistering 6-for-14 with a double, Monday's homer, three RBI and two runs over the last three games. The surge is a much-needed one for the veteran, whose average sat at .190 prior to the modest hot streak. Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports that manager Mike Shildt noted Carpenter's swing looked like it had "clicked" in batting practice before last Friday's game, and his assessment appears to be correct, at least for the moment. "I think we see Carp taking more consistent at-bats and being more Carp-like, so to speak," Shildt said. "His work has been very positive, and his bat has been really consistent."

Carpenter went 3-for-5 with an RBI single, a run-scoring double and a stolen base in a loss to the Cubs on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter turned in a signature leadoff effort, one that also marked his first three-hit tally of the campaign. The veteran infielder had been mired in a 1-for-23 slump over the prior six games, so his breakout Saturday was a particularly welcome sight that also vaulted his season average back over the Mendoza Line.

Carpenter is not in the lineup Saturday against Cincinnati.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter sits for just the second time this season. Jedd Gyorko gets the start at third base in his absence.

Carpenter went 2-for-2 with two walks and a run in a loss to the Reds on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Considering the 12-1 final score in favor of Cincinnati, Carpenter was essentially the only bright spot offensively for the Cardinals on the night. The veteran infielder has struggled to hit for average thus far, but he's traditionally been a slow starter. Additionally, it's worth noting Carpenter's on-base percentage, currently at .342, has been on an upward trend during the latter half of April. Moreover, he continues to square up on the ball consistently, as he's generated an impressive 29.4 percent line-drive rate and 40.0 percent hard-contact rate over 111 plate appearances thus far this season.

Carpenter (knee) is leading off and playing third base Sunday against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter fouled a ball off his knee in Saturday's contest and was forced to leave the game. He wasn't diagnosed with anything worse than a contusion, and the issue evidently isn't serious enough for him to require a day off.

Carpenter left Saturday's game against the Mets after fouling a ball off his knee, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The fact that Carpenter's injury is simply being referred to as a contusion likely means that he's not in line for a lengthy absence, though more details could be revealed after further tests. Jedd Gyorko or Yairo Munoz would likely get more opportunities should Carpenter miss time.

Carpenter went 1-for-5 with a solo homer in a 6-3 victory against the Brewers on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran infielder has five hits, including four extra-base hits, in the last five games, and yet he's just barely sitting above the Mendoza line with a .203 average. This shouldn't alarm too many owners, though, because Carpenter hit .155 last April and still finished the season with a .257 average and a career-high 36 homers. It's frustrating right now, but Carpenter will more than likely reward owners with an incredible hot streak at some point this summer.

Carpenter went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in a win over the Reds on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter's 389-foot shot to left center in the seventh snapped a 4-4 tie and served as his first round tripper since March 31. The 33-year-old ramped up his hard contact over the two-game set in Monterrey, Mexico against the Reds, as he also laced his first triple of the campaign in Saturday's contest.

Carpenter went 2-for-4 with a triple and a walk in a loss to the Reds on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter has yet to hit his stride at the plate in the early going, but Saturday's effort was certainly a step in the right direction. The veteran's three-bagger was his first of the season, and he's now reached safely in all eight of his April starts. Although he sports a middling .235 average through his first 60 plate appearances, it's worth noting the notoriously slow-starting Carpenter hit just .145 last April before embarking on a torrid four-month stretch that transformed his season.

Carpenter is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

The Cardinals will extend Carpenter his first breather of the season one day after inking him to a two-year contract extension. He'll be one of three regulars resting in the series finale, with Marcell Ozuna and Yadier Molina joining him on the bench.