PLAYING TIME: Carpenter out for season; Lowrie moves to OAK

This week, BaseballHQ.com debuts our new Playing Time Today column, with an assist from partner KFFL.com. Each selected news item that requires an adjustment to our playing time projections is rated for importance, and then any playing time adjustments (AB, IP, percent of team saves) are summarized at the bottom of each item. Those updated percentages are already reflected in the Teamview found here and are what drive our statistical projections. Enjoy!

 

National League
American League
 
Cardinals | Chris Carpenter not expected to pitch this year
St. Louis Cardinals SP Chris Carpenter (shoulder) is not expected to pitch for the team this year due to issues related to his shoulder problems...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Today

TJ Rumfield is vying for time as the Rockies' first baseman in the early going; what does it mean for the COL infield? Plus, Starling Marte finds a job in KC.
Mar 3 2026 9:08am
Max Scherzer returns to the Blue Jays, though his debut could be delayed. Plus some Twins rotation news.
Feb 28 2026 3:03am
Coby Mayo (pictured), Blaze Alexander and Jeremiah Jackson will battle for infield time as Jordan Westburg will begin the year on the IL. Plus what the Rhys Hoskins signing for the Guardians' bench.
Feb 23 2026 3:04am
Both Spencer Schellenbach (pictured) and Hurston Waldrep are going under the knife and will miss significant time to begin 2026. Plus Pablo López out of the season, and Nick Martinez inks a deal with TAM.
Feb 19 2026 8:38am
San Diego signed Griffin Canning (pictured), Nick Castellanos and Germán Márquez to one-year contracts; LA, TOR and TEX also make moves.
Feb 16 2026 3:00am

Tools