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Chris Carpenter | Relief Pitcher

Team: Boston Red Sox
Age / DOB:  (27) / 12/26/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 220
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Red Sox reassigned RHPs Chris Carpenter, Terry Doyle, Oscar Villarreal and LHP Chris Hernandez to minor league camp.
The moves were expected. Carpenter was outrighted off Boston's 40-man roster back in early February and will serve as organizational relief depth this season. Mar 21 - 3:05 PM

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Chris Carpenter - R - Red Sox

Red Sox sent RHP Chris Carpenter outright to Triple-A Pawtucket.

Carpenter was designated for assignment last month following the Mike Napoli signing but has cleared waivers and will remain in the organization. The hard-throwing right-hander has put up a 5.17 ERA over 18 appearances the last two seasons with the Cubs and Red Sox.
Feb 1 - 2:24 PM
Chris Carpenter - R - Red Sox

Bruce Levine of ESPNChicago.com reports that the Cubs are interested in bringing back Chris Carpenter.

Carpenter was designated for assignment by the Red Sox earlier Tuesday, and the Cubs could claim him on waivers if Boston doesn't trade him first. The hard-throwing right-hander has put up a 5.17 ERA over 18 appearances the last two seasons with the Cubs and Red Sox.
Related: Cubs
Source: ESPN Chicago
Jan 22 - 11:32 PM
Chris Carpenter - R - Red Sox

Red Sox designated RHP Chris Carpenter for assignment.

The move clears a spot for Mike Napoli on the 40-man roster. Carpenter, who was acquired from the Cubs last offseason as compensation for Theo Epstein, missed a large part of last season following elbow surgery and posted a 9.00 ERA in eight appearances with the big club. The hard-throwing right-hander figures to draw interest on waivers.
Jan 22 - 2:47 PM
Chris Carpenter - R - Red Sox

Red Sox recalled RHP Chris Carpenter from Triple-A Pawtucket.

Carpenter is recovered from right elbow surgery and ready to contribute as a long reliever down the stretch for Boston. He posted a 1.15 ERA and struck out 17 batters in 15 2/3 tuneup innings at the Triple-A level.
Mon, Sep 3, 2012 02:18:00 PM
Chris Carpenter - R - Red Sox

Red Sox activated RHP Chris Carpenter from the 60-day disabled list, optioned him to Triple-A Pawtucket.

Carpenter is fully recovered from surgery to remove a bone spur from his right elbow, but there's no room for him in Boston's bullpen. It's possible he could be up later this season.
Tue, Jul 31, 2012 07:31:00 PM
Chris Carpenter - R - Red Sox

Chris Carpenter (elbow) is ready to begin a minor league rehab assignment with Double-A Portland.

Carpenter, who was acquired from the Cubs as compensation for Theo Epstein, underwent surgery in April to remove a bone spur from his right elbow. He'll likely remain in the minors once he's back to full health.
Source: Peter Abraham on Twitter
Thu, Jul 12, 2012 05:01:00 PM
Chris Carpenter - R - Red Sox

Red Sox placed RHP Chris Carpenter on the 60-day disabled list with a right elbow injury.

Carpenter is scheduled to undergo surgery soon to remove a bone spur from his throwing elbow. The 26-year-old right-hander will be out of commission for a couple months.
Wed, Apr 4, 2012 05:10:00 PM
Chris Carpenter - R - Red Sox

Chris Carpenter is scheduled to undergo surgery Thursday to remove a bone spur from his elbow.

The procedure will be preformed by Dr. James Andrews and will likely sideline Carpenter for a couple of months. The 26-year-old right-hander was acquired this offseason as compensation for GM Theo Epstein.
Source: Chris Carpenter on Twitter
Wed, Mar 28, 2012 04:19:00 PM
Chris Carpenter - R - Red Sox

Chris Carpenter gave up four runs in one-plus innings of relief Thursday against the Cardinals.

Carpenter pitched a scoreless seventh, but he walked three and allowed a hit to start the eighth and all of the runners came around to score. He wasn't much of a candidate to make the Red Sox this spring anyway, but he hasn't helped himself so far.
Thu, Mar 8, 2012 05:09:00 PM
Chris Carpenter - R - Red Sox

Red Sox acquired RHP Chris Carpenter from the Cubs as compensation for general manager Theo Epstein.

The situation is finally resolved after close to four months of fruitless haggling. Carpenter, 26, was a third-round pick in the 2008 MLB Amateur Draft. He can touch 100 mph with his fastball, but the right-hander posted an ugly 5.91 ERA in 42 2/3 minor-league innings last season and projects as nothing more than a middle reliever. The Sox will also get a player to be named later and will send the Cubs a player to be named later at some future date.
Source: Paul Sullivan on Twitter
Tue, Feb 21, 2012 11:33:00 AM
Chris Carpenter - R - Red Sox

Chris Carpenter has been placed on the minor league disabled list with a strained oblique.

Carpenter posted a 2.79 ERA in 10 games earlier this season for the Cubs but also walked seven over 7 2/3 innings. He's been similarly wild at Triple-A Iowa, walking 22 over 28 2/3 frames. The 25-year-old is likely to be back with the big club in September if he can get over the oblique ailment.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Sat, Aug 6, 2011 09:37:00 AM
Chris Carpenter - R - Red Sox

Cubs optioned RHP Chris Carpenter to Triple-A Iowa.

Carpenter holds a 2.97 ERA and has struck out eight over 9 2/3 relief innings for the Cubs this season, but he's also permitted 19 baserunners. The 25-year-old has a bright future in the bullpen but needs some more seasoning.
Sat, Jul 16, 2011 10:34:00 AM
Chris Carpenter - R - Red Sox

Cubs recalled RHP Chris Carpenter from Triple-A Iowa.

Carpenter was optioned back to Iowa just a couple of days ago but is needed again in the wake of Marcus Mateo's elbow injury. The 25-year-old Carpenter has posted an ugly 2.22 WHIP in eight relief appearances this season.
Tue, Jul 5, 2011 03:24:00 PM
Chris Carpenter - R - Red Sox

Cubs optioned RHP Chris Carpenter to Triple-A Iowa.

RHP Casey Coleman - who will make a spot start Monday in place of Ryan Dempster (back) - will take Carpenter's spot on the active roster. There's a good chance Carpenter will be recalled following Monday's game.
Related: Casey Coleman
Sun, Jul 3, 2011 05:42:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Jarrod Saltalamacchia
2David Ross
3Ryan Lavarnway
1B1Mike Napoli
2Mike Carp
2B1Dustin Pedroia
SS1Stephen Drew
3B1Will Middlebrooks
2Pedro Ciriaco
LF1Jonny Gomes
2Daniel Nava
CF1Jacoby Ellsbury
RF1Shane Victorino
DH1David Ortiz
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Jon Lester
2Ryan Dempster
3Clay Buchholz
4John Lackey
5Felix Doubront
6Franklin Morales
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Andrew Bailey
2Joel Hanrahan
3Koji Uehara
4Junichi Tazawa
5Craig Breslow
6Andrew Miller
7Clayton Mortensen
8Alex Wilson
9Felix Doubront
10Jose De La Torre