Mike Carp
1B FA
Tue 8/14/12 9:10 AM

Mariners skipper Eric Wedge said Monday that Mike Carp (hip) is likely headed to the disabled list. Carp has played in only 49 games this season because of injuries. He felt a pop in his hip while stretching for a throw at first base Sunday and was held out of the M's starting lineup Monday. Look for roster moves to be made a couple hours before first pitch on Tuesday.

Mike Carp
1B FA
Mon 8/13/12 5:50 PM

Mike Carp (hip) is not in Monday's lineup against the Rays. Carp left Sunday's game after feeling a pop in his hip while stretching for a throw at first base. It's not clear when he'll be ready to return to the lineup. Dustin Ackley will make his fifth start of the season at first base Monday while Kyle Seager starts at second base and Chone Figgins plays third.

Mike Carp
1B FA
Sun 8/5/12 11:14 AM

Mike Carp is unavailable for the Mariners Sunday after flying to California following the birth of his daughter. It doesn't sound like the Mariners will place him on the paternity leave list. Carp is expected back in time for Monday's game in Baltimore.

Mike Carp
1B FA
Sat 8/4/12 3:50 PM

Mike Carp went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a double in a win over the Yankees on Saturday. Carp knocked in John Jaso in the top of the second inning for the lone run of the ballgame. The 26-year-old has swung the bat well since taking over for Justin Smoak at first base, batting .419 (13-for-31) with one home run, three doubles and six RBI over his last nine games. He should continue to be an asset in AL-only leagues and may even be worth a flier in some deeper mixed leagues.

Mike Carp
1B FA
Sun 7/29/12 7:30 PM

Mike Carp went 3-for-4 with an RBI, run scored and pair of doubles in Sunday's win over the Royals. The extra-base hits were Carp's second and third in six games since coming off the disabled list on July 24. He's sporting a five-game RBI streak. Hitting just .202/.306/.394, Carp can hardly be expected to be a fantasy dynamo down the stretch, but he's worth a flier in AL-only leagues.

Mike Carp
1B FA
Fri 7/27/12 12:47 AM

Mike Carp went 3-for-4 and drove in a pair of runs against the Royals on Thursday. Carp went 0-for-6 in his first two games after taking over for Justin Smoak at first bas, leaving him with a .146 average in 89 at-bats for the season. He's all of the way up to .172 now.

Mike Carp
1B FA
Tue 7/24/12 8:37 AM

Mike Carp (shoulder) will be activated from the disabled list before Tuesday's game. He'll take the roster spot of Justin Smoak, who was demoted to Triple-A Tacoma following Monday's game. Carp batted .220 (13-for-59) with one home run, eight RBI and a .670 OPS over 15 rehab games at Triple. He has also been playing first base, so he figures to take over the position now that Smoak is in the minors.

Mike Carp
1B FA
Thu 7/12/12 3:40 PM

Mike Carp (shoulder) went 2-for-4 with a home run Wednesday in a rehab game with Single-A High Desert. Carp should be cleared to return to the Mariners within the next week, but he'll be limited to first base and DH duties due to lingering concerns about the strength of his throwing shoulder. The 26-year-old is doubtful to hold much fantasy relevance.

Mike Carp
1B FA
Tue 7/3/12 7:52 PM

When Mike Carp (shoulder) returns from the disabled list, it will be as a first baseman and designated hitter. The Mariners don't want Carp playing the outfield anymore this season with his nagging shoulder woes. It likely means less playing time for the 26-year-old. He'll begin a rehab assignment soon.

Mike Carp
1B FA
Tue 6/26/12 10:26 PM

Mike Carp (shoulder) took some swings in the batting cage on Tuesday for the first time since going on the disabled list. "It was definitely good for the psyche," said Carp. "I'm all smiles today. I took 25 hacks and felt great." He'll take 45 swings in the cage on Wednesday and continue building up from there, though it's not clear when he'll be allowing to throw. Carp has dealt with a nagging shoulder injury that he suffered on Opening Day.