Mike Carp
1B FA
Fri 3/22/13 4:07 PM

Mike Carp went 0-for-3 on Friday to drop his spring average to .194. Carp is 7-for-36 with one homer and a 13/2 K/BB ratio. It was assumed he'd have a bench spot after the Red Sox acquired him from the Mariners last month, and David Ortiz's setback placed him in position to claim a bigger role. Still, he has to be vulnerable now as much as he's struggled. It might come down to him and Jackie Bradley Jr. for a spot.

Mike Carp
1B FA
Wed 2/20/13 10:05 AM

Red Sox acquired 1B/OF Mike Carp from the Mariners for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Carp was designated for assignment last week, so the Mariners had until Thursday to find him a new home. The 26-year-old is coming off an injury-plagued season in which he batted just 213/.312/.341 with five home runs and a .654 OPS in 189 plate appearances, but the Red Sox likely view him as insurance for Mike Napoli at first base. And it's not a terrible idea given the price tag involved. It's worth noting that Carp is out of options this spring, so he would have to be exposed to waivers if he doesn't make the Opening Day roster.

Mike Carp
1B FA
Wed 2/20/13 9:21 AM

Alex Speier of WEEI.com was told by a major league source that the Red Sox are "hopeful" of working out a trade for Mike Carp.

Mike Carp
1B FA
Tue 2/19/13 1:53 PM

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal hears that the Brewers are not in the mix for Mike Carp. The Mariners have until Thursday to trade Carp, who was designated for assignment last week. The Brewers have been speculated as a potential fit following the injuries to Corey Hart and Mat Gamel, but the club plans to explore internal options before looking outside the organization. The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reported Monday that the Twins, Astros and Red Sox are among the clubs with interest in Carp.

Mike Carp
1B FA
Mon 2/18/13 7:22 PM

The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo lists the Twins, Astros and Red Sox as clubs that have interest in Mike Carp. The Mariners have until Thursday to trade Carp, who was designated for assignment last week. The Brewers might make sense as a destination, as well, following Mat Gamel's injury. Carp batted just .213/.312/.341 over an injury-plagued 2012 season, but he's shown promise in the minors and in spurts at the big league level.

Mike Carp
1B FA
Wed 2/13/13 11:56 AM

Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe reports that the Red Sox have discussed Mike Carp internally. Carp was designated for assignment by the Mariners on Tuesday, but the Red Sox haven't decided whether to pursue him. The 26-year-old batted just .213/.312/.341 with five homers and a .654 OPS last season and was limited to just 59 games due to hip and shoulder problems.

Mike Carp
1B FA
Tue 2/12/13 7:27 PM1 Comment

Mariners designated INF/OF Mike Carp for assignment. The move was made in order make room on the 40-man roster for Joe Saunders. Carp is coming off an injury-shortened season in 2012 when he batted just .213/.312/.341 in 59 games. The 26-year-old has some pop, though, and is likely to draw plenty of attention on waivers.

Mike Carp
1B FA
Thu 1/17/13 9:08 AM

The Boston Globe's Peter Abraham suggests the Red Sox could have interest in trading for Mike Carp. Carp is expendable following the Mariners' addition of Michael Morse, and the Red Sox are looking to improve their bench with a lefthanded hitter who can play first base and corner outfield. Coming off an injury-shortened season in 2012, Carp batted just .213/.312/.341 in 59 games with Seattle, but remains an intriguing power prospect. The Red Sox have also expressed interest in signing free agents Casey Kotchman, Lyle Overbay, and Nick Johnson.

Mike Carp
1B FA
Sun 9/23/12 10:10 AM

Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports that Mike Carp is "starting to appear on a few teams' wish lists." Cafardo thinks Carp, who is under team control through 2014, could be expendable if the Mariners are committed to Justin Smoak at first base. "He's an interesting name," said an NL scout of Carp. "He's been buried on that roster in a big ballpark, and if you take him out of there, he may break out. He's someone you'd take a chance on." Carp is batting just .216/.316/.346 in an injury-shortened season this year, but he slugged .466 for the M's last year and also mashed at Triple-A in 2010 and 2011.

Mike Carp
1B FA
Tue 8/14/12 5:44 PM

Mariners placed 1B Mike Carp on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 13, with a sore left hip. Carp felt a pop while stretching for a throw Sunday and an MRI on Monday indicated that a stint on the disabled list was likely. However, the exact severity of the injury isn't yet known. Justin Smoak was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding roster move and will handle starting first base duties for now.