Matt Carpenter
1B/DH STL
Sat 7/9/22 11:37 AM

Carpenter went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, two total runs and two total RBI in a 12-5 victory versus the Red Sox on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Carpenter once again took advantage of his opportunity to start, belting a run-scoring double in the second inning and a solo homer to right field in the fourth. The veteran has gone deep nine times and produced 20 RBI in only 70 plate appearances this season, and he's put together an impressive .305/.406/.814 slash line. Of note, Carpenter started in left field Friday -- per Marly Rivera of ESPN.com, it was his first start at that position since 2012. He's also played right field on two occasions this season. The positional versatility should allow manager Aaron Boone to get his bat in the lineup more frequently.

Matt Carpenter
1B/DH STL
Sun 7/3/22 9:38 AM

Carpenter went 3-for-5 with a pair of home runs and four RBI in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
Prior to Saturday, Carpenter hadn't started a game since June 22, but he was in the lineup for the first game of the twin bill. The veteran took advantage of the opportunity, going deep in each of the sixth and ninth innings and producing a run-scoring single in the seventh. Though Carpenter's route to playing time remains complicated, he's been great for the Yankees when called upon this season, slashing .293/.420/.902 with eight homers and 17 RBI over 51 plate appearances.

Matt Carpenter
1B/DH STL
Sun 6/12/22 10:46 PM

Carpenter went 3-for-4 with two home runs, a double, seven RBI, three runs and a walk in Sunday's 18-4 win over the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Carpenter didn't start in any of the seven games leading up to Sunday's matchup, but he drew the start at third base in the series finale against the Cubs and led the team's offense with three extra-base hits during the blowout win. The 36-year-old will likely still face an uphill battle for playing time since the Yankees have plenty of infield depth, but it was encouraging to see a glimpse of dominance from the veteran.

Matt Carpenter
1B/DH STL
Wed 6/8/22 4:42 PM

Carpenter is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Minnesota, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carpenter started in six of his first eight games with the Yankees after signing with the team May 26, but he'll find himself on the bench for the fourth game in a row. The Yankees don't have an everyday role available for him now that Giancarlo Stanton and Josh Donaldson have recently returned from the injured list, so Carpenter will have to settle for the occasional spot start or pinch-hitting opportunity moving forward.

Matt Carpenter
1B/DH STL
Fri 6/3/22 12:40 AM

Carpenter went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Carpenter led off the bottom of the first inning with his third home run of the season -- each of which has come since joining the Yankees on May 26. While he's had a more powerful impact than anticipated, it is worth noting that the long balls are his only three hits across 16 at-bats. Carpenter is also likely to find playing more difficult to come by if Giancarlo Stanton (ankle) is activated Saturday as expected.

Matt Carpenter
1B/DH STL
Wed 6/1/22 3:49 PM

Carpenter is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty-hitting Carpenter will take a seat with southpaw Reid Detmers on the hill for the Angels, paving the way for Aaron Judge to get a day out of the outfield to serve as the Yankees' designated hitter. After signing with the Yankees last Thursday, Carpenter started in four of his first five games with the team and went 2-for-13 with a pair of home runs and two walks. Carpenter will likely continue to play regularly against right-handed pitching until Giancarlo Stanton (ankle) returns from the injured list.

Matt Carpenter
1B/DH STL
Tue 5/31/22 11:47 PM

Carpenter went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 9-1 win against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Carpenter took Noah Syndergaard deep for a two-run shot in the bottom of the first inning, expanding the Yankees' early lead to 4-0. The homer was his second of the year and his second hit over five games since joining the team May 26. Carpenter has gone 2-for-13 with the homers over those contests, putting him in a precarious position once Josh Donaldson (shoulder) and Giancarlo Stanton (ankle) return from the 10-day injured list in early June. He'll likely have to produce a more well-rounded effort at the plate to retain a roster spot when the team gets those guys back.

Matt Carpenter
1B/DH STL
Sun 5/29/22 1:45 PM

Carpenter is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
With southpaw Shane McClanahan on the hill for Tampa Bay, the lefty-hitting Carpenter will retreat to the bench in the series finale. After signing with the Yankees on Thursday, Carpenter started in each of the team's subsequent three games and went a collective 1-for-8 with a solo home run, two walks and two additional runs.

Matt Carpenter
1B/DH STL
Sat 5/28/22 10:18 AM

Carpenter went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 2-0 win over the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
He took Jeffrey Springs deep in the fourth inning, giving Carpenter his first hit as a Yankee. The long-time Cardinal will help fill in while players like Josh Donaldson (shoulder) and Giancarlo Stanton (ankle) are sidelined, but it remains to be seen if Carpenter will stick around once the Yankees get healthier.

Matt Carpenter
1B/DH STL
Fri 5/27/22 3:39 PM

Carpenter went 0-for-2 with a walk and two runs in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
Carpenter signed with New York on Thursday and made his team debut as a designated hitter batting out of the No. 8 slot. Though he didn't collect any hits, the veteran reached base twice (via a walk and a hit-by-pitch) and came around to score on each occasion. Carpenter isn't expected to be an everyday player for the Yankees, but he could see a fair amount of playing time in the short term with a number of New York's regulars currently out of action.