St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to back tightness.
"Nothing serious," per Cardinals manager Mike Shildt. "He's going to be fine." Opening Day is less than two weeks away, but it appears to be a non-concern for the 33-year-old veteran.
numberFire's models expect Carpenter to bat .254 with 31 home runs, 82 RBI, 97 runs scored, and 4 steals in 640 plate appearances this season.
Source: Tom Ackerman