Before Wednesday's game, Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter tweaked his back while taking swings. He tried to run in the outfield with his teammates but ended up leaving the field and meeting with athletic trainer Doug Teter in the dugout.
On Thursday, the Tigers placed Carpenter on the injured list with a left lumbar spine strain. The injury ends Carpenter's breakout season after 31 games (and six home runs) in the big leagues. Right-hander Matt Manning, who missed his start Wednesday, landed on the injured list, as well, with a right forearm strain.