Should I start Chris Carpenter today?

Question

or leave him on the bench since its his first start back

Answer 1

I would advise you to bench him. Depending on how he performs in his first start should indicate whether you start him or not next time.

Answer 2

I would probably leave him on the bench, unless your team is really hurting for pitching.

Answer 3

Don't start him just yet. He just had major surgery on his elbow, so it's unknown if he'll play well or not. Bench him for one or two starts, then if he does well, start playing him.

Answer 4

Depends on your pitchers if they suck start him if they are decent wait out to see how carpenter does, and if they rock trade him.