Carpenter (illness) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter will miss his second consecutive game while recovering from an illness. He should be considered day-to-day for Friday's series opener against Tampa Bay. In his place, Jedd Gyorko draws another start at first.

Manager Mike Matheny said Carpenter is out of Wednesday's lineup against the Padres due to an illness, Jim Hayes of FOX Sports Midwest reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter was sent home before the game, so he won't even be available off the bench. The Cardinals will likely wait and see how he's feeling Thursday before deciding on his status for the series finale. Jedd Gyorko is starting at first base in his stead.

Carpenter is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Since the beginning of August, Carpenter has posted a bleak .197 batting average. However, he's still been finding ways to get on base, as he's put together a .384 on-base percentage in that time. He'll get the night off while Jedd Gyorko covers first base.

Carpenter went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer and a walk Friday against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter hit his 16th homer to extend the Cardinals' lead to four runs in the second innings of a divisional win. He's been struggling for much of August, though he owns a somewhat-passable .448 slugging percentage, though his batting average is a negative for fantasy managers.

Carpenter went 2-for-4 with a double and a three-run home run during Monday's win over Kansas City.

EDGE Analysis

It's been a down year by Carpenter's standards, but he's now collected three extra-base hits and five RBI through his past two games and is capable of piling up counting stats in a hurry. This could prove to be a buy-low spot for the veteran.

Carpenter went 1-for-3 with a two-run triple and a run in Sunday's 13-4 win over the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter added insult to injury with his fourth-inning triple, a laser to right with two on that extended the Cardinals' lead to 13-3. The hit snapped the slump the 31-year-old infielder had been stuck in to open August, on that had seen him go hitless over the first four games of the month in which he'd registered at least one at-bat. Carpenter has more work to do to break out of his doldrums, however, as he's only 1-for-14 in his last five contests overall.

Carpenter (hip) is back in the lineup and batting third for Thursday's series finale in Milwaukee.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter was scratched from Wednesday's contest with right hip discomfort, but it appears as though he won't need any extra time out of the lineup. The 31-year-old will man first base during Thursday's game, and looks to extend his on-base streak to eight games in a row. Since the All-Star break, Carpenter is slashing .323/.391/.452 with six RBI and eight runs.

Carpenter was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Brewers due to right hip discomfort, Derrick Goold of the St. Loius Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear when the issue cropped up on Carpenter, but it apparently bothered him enough during pregame warmups to keep him out of the contest. Luke Voit will start at first base in his place, while Kolten Wong will move up to the leadoff spot. Consider Carpenter day-to-day for the time being, while more should be known about the severity of his injury following Wednesday's game.

Carpenter went 2-for-5 with a walk, a double, a run scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 10-5 win over the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

The All-Star break seems to have done wonders for the 31-year-old, as Carpenter is slashing .333/.388/.444 in his last 12 games. His homerless streak now stands at 26 games, but if he continues his recent surge it's only a matter of time until he puts another ball over the fence.

Carpenter (quadriceps) is starting at first base and leading off Tuesday against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

He missed one game with leg cramps, but is back in the mix against righty Jon Gray. Carpenter is hitting .299/.427/.504 with four home runs and 30 runs in his last 40 games.