The Tigers recalled Carpenter from Triple-A Toledo and announced he would start the second game of the team's doubleheader Sunday against the Pirates.

Despite a valiant effort in spring training, Carpenter was unable to secure the No. 5 spot in the rotation and was sent to Toledo in mid-March. However, after two of the Tigers' first three games were rained out, Carpenter will end up making his MLB debut in the first week of the season as Detroit begins a stretch of six games in five days. Since he's the 26th man for Sunday's doubleheader, Carpenter will report back to Toledo at the conclusion of the spot start. The 27-year-old showcased some strikeout potential in the minors last season and exhibited a sharp curve in spring training, so he could make for a decent streaming option in AL-only formats.