Carpenter signed a minor-league contract with the Padres on Thursday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter, 33, did not pitch professionally in 2023, but he compiled a 3.83 ERA with 194 strikeouts in 188 innings for the Hanwha Eagles of the Korea Baseball Organization between 2021-22. The right-hander last appeared in a major-league game in 2019 with the Tigers.

Carpenter (elbow) signed with the Rakuten Monkeys in Taiwan on Saturday, Emily Waldon of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter struggled to an awful 9.30 ERA and a 1.82 WHIP in 40.2 innings for the Tigers in 2019. He missed most of the final two months of the season with an elbow impingement.

Carpenter (elbow) was released by the Tigers on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter accrued a 9.30 ERA and 1.82 WHIP with a 25:13 K:BB over 40.2 innings this season in the big leagues. His release makes room on the 40-man roster for Troy Stokes, who was claimed off waivers by Detroit on Tuesday.

Carpenter was placed on Triple-A Toledo's 7-day injured list Aug. 2 due to a left elbow impingement.

EDGE Analysis

Toledo shut Carpenter down one day after he surrendered six runs in five innings in his start against Indianapolis. Had he not succumbed to an injury of his own, Carpenter likely would have been an option to make a start for the big club Friday against the Royals. The Tigers, who are running a six-man rotation this week due to a doubleheader Tuesday versus the White Sox, have yet to decide on a spot starter.

Carpenter was optioned to Triple-A Toledo following Tuesday's start versus the Indians, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter was handed the loss Tuesday after surrendering seven runs over three innings, so he'll make his way back to the minors. The 28-year-old has a 9.30 ERA, 1.82 WHIP and 25:13 K:BB in nine starts for the Tigers this season.

Carpenter (1-6) allowed seven earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out none across three innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Indians.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter got through the first inning unscathed but was touched up for five earned runs in the second inning prior to allowing two more runners to cross the plate in the following frame. It was his ninth start for the big-league club this season, though he's experienced little success, posting a 9.30 ERA and 1.82 WHIP with 25 strikeouts and 13 walks across 40.2 innings. If he sticks in the rotation for another turn, Carpenter will likely get his next start Sunday against Toronto.

Carpenter will be recalled from Triple-A Toledo to start Tuesday's game against the Indians, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter was rumored to be a favorite to make Tuesday's start, and the team confirmed their pitching plans Monday evening. He's made eight starts for the Tigers in 2019, accruing an 8.36 ERA and 1.75 WHIP with a 25:12 K:BB over 37.2 innings.

Carpenter is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Toledo to start Tuesday's game against the Indians, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Since Carpenter's last start with Toledo came Thursday, he'll be available on his normal four days' rest and profiles as the most logical option on the 40-man roster to fill the opening in the Detroit rotation. While Carpenter has shown the ability to post solid strikeout rates in the high minors, his work at the major-league level has left much to be desired. Over 60 career innings with Detroit, Carpenter has posted a 7.95 ERA and 7.3 K-BB%.

Carpenter was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter was called up for a spot start Friday against the Red Sox and got his job done capably enough, allowing three runs in five innings. He'll head back to the minors as he won't be needed again before the All-Star break. A corresponding move will come Saturday.

Carpenter (1-5) was charged with the loss Friday against the Red Sox after allowing three runs in five innings. He struck out four, walking one and allowed seven hits.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter was able to scatter the hits to avoid any big innings but was unable to complete a single frame without at least one runner reaching base. The outing was enough to lower Carpenter's ERA to a still awful 8.36 through eight starts. He's walked just 14.0 percent of opposing batters, the exact same figure he posted last season.