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Trey Sweeney Trey Sweeney Stays hot in May
Wed, May 14, 2025, 9:13 PM
Sweeney went 1-for-2 with an RBI single and a sac fly in Wednesday's 6-5 win over Boston.
Analysis: Sweeney put the Tigers on the board in the second inning on an RBI single and tacked on another run in the sixth on a sac fly that brought Dillon Dingler home. Sweeney has logged at least one RBI in each of his last three games, and since the beginning of May he has gone 19-for-47 (.404) with three home runs and 13 RBI. |
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Tarik Skubal Tarik Skubal Fans 11, but yields five runs
Wed, May 14, 2025, 9:04 PM
Skubal allowed five runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out 11 over 6.1 innings, but he did not factor into the decision in Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: Skubal limited the Red Sox to two runs through the first six innings and looked to be on his way to earning his sixth quality start of the season. He was brought back for the seventh frame, but he was lifted after allowing three consecutive baserunners and was tagged for three more runs. Skubal still managed generate 21 whiffs on 95 pitches (67 strikes) and tallied double-digit strikeouts for the third time in his last four outings. The 28-year-old southpaw is in line to face the Cardinals on the road next week. |
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Will Vest Will Vest Records another win Wednesday
Wed, May 14, 2025, 8:43 PM
Vest (3-0) worked around two hits to pitch a scoreless inning of relief and earn the win in Wednesday's 6-5 victory over the Red Sox. He struck out one.
Analysis: Vest now has two wins over his last four appearances out of the bullpen, and he's already tied his career high with three wins overall this season. The veteran righty has been locked in with a 1.80 ERA,1.05 WHIP and 23 strikeouts across 20 innings. Vest has four saves as well, and while Tommy Kahnle is also in the mix at the end of games, the former has established definite fantasy value so far in 2025. |
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Riley Greene Riley Greene Powers team to win
Wed, May 14, 2025, 8:37 PM
Greene went 3-for-4 with a double, a two-run home run and two total runs scored in Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: Greene connected for his 10th home run of the season and fourth this month in the sixth inning. The outfielder is trending upward with a .304 batting average and .994 OPS in May. For the season, Greene is now batting .273 with an .823 OPS to go along with 27 RBI across 42 games, and he should continue to occupy a prime spot in Detroit's lineup moving forward. |
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Gage Workman Gage Workman Returns to Tigers
Wed, May 14, 2025, 5:32 PM
Workman cleared waivers Wednesday and was returned to the Tigers, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Analysis: Since being selected by the Cubs in the Rule 5 Draft this offseason, Workman has slashed .188/.235/.250 in the majors and has been cast off the active rosters of both Chicago clubs. He'll now return to his original organization without a spot on the 40-man roster and will presumably report to Triple-A Toledo to serve as organizational depth. |
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Spencer Torkelson Spencer Torkelson Rare day off Wednesday
Wed, May 14, 2025, 3:29 PM
Torkelson is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Torkelson clubbed his 11th home run in Tuesday's extra-innings victory over the Red Sox, but he will receive just his second day off of the season in Wednesday's series finale. Colt Keith is playing first base for the Tigers and Kerry Carpenter will be the club's designated hitter. |
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Parker Meadows Parker Meadows Closing in on rehab assignment
Wed, May 14, 2025, 3:23 PM
Meadows (arm) threw to bases from the outfield Wednesday and said afterward that he feels close to being ready for a rehab assignment, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Meadows hasn't played in a game since late February as he recovers from a nerve issue in his right arm. Because his absence has been so long, his rehab assignment could last for close to the full 20-day window. Still, Meadows makes for a fine stash in fantasy leagues where he's available. |
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Akil Baddoo Akil Baddoo Added to roster
Wed, May 14, 2025, 2:40 PM
The Tigers selected Baddoo's contract from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis: Baddoo was cast off the 40-man roster over the offseason but has made his way back to the majors after collecting an .820 OPS with six home runs and four stolen bases in 21 games at Toledo. He'll start in right field and bat ninth in Wednesday's series finale against the Red Sox, but expect Baddoo to serve mainly as a fourth outfielder while he's up with the big club. |
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Jace Jung Jace Jung Sent back to minors
Wed, May 14, 2025, 2:37 PM
The Tigers optioned Jung to Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis: Jung went just 5-for-45 at the plate since being promoted in late April, and his playing time of late has been inconsistent. Zach McKinstry and Andy Ibanez should handle third base duties for the Tigers, at least until Matt Vierling (shoulder) is ready to return from the injured list. |
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Keider Montero Keider Montero Yields three runs in relief
Wed, May 14, 2025, 8:17 AM
Montero allowed three runs on five hits and a walk over 3.1 innings during Tuesday's extra-innings win over Boston. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision.
Analysis: Montero was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday and worked in a bulk-relief role after Tyler Holton threw 1.2 innings as the opener. Alex Bregman knocked a solo home run in the fourth inning and Boston tallied a pair of runs in the fifth. Montero owns a 4.68 ERA with an 18:11 K:BB through 25 MLB innings. If he sees another turn in the rotation or as a bulk reliever, he'd be lined up to make his next appearance in St. Louis. |
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Beau Brieske Beau Brieske Earns first win
Tue, May 13, 2025, 10:02 PM
Brieske (1-1) allowed two runs (one earned) on a hit over one inning of work but managed to earn the win in Tuesday's 10-9 victory over the Red Sox in 11 innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: Brieske allowed a home run in the 11th inning, which brought home the automatic runner and gave Boston a 9-7 lead. However, the reliever scooped up his first win of the season when the Tigers answered back with three runs in the bottom of the inning. Brieske missed a few weeks earlier in the year due to right ankle inflammation, and he's yet to really get going, as he's sitting with a 7.11 ERA across 12.2 innings. The righty recorded a 3.59 ERA across 67.2 regular-season innings in 2024. |
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Spencer Torkelson Spencer Torkelson Blasts 11th home run
Tue, May 13, 2025, 9:53 PM
Torkelson went 1-for-3 with two walks, a solo home run and two total runs scored in Tuesday's 10-9 win over the Red Sox in 11 innings.
Analysis: Torkelson hit his 11th home run of the season in the fourth inning against Boston starter Brayan Bello. The infielder surpassed the 10 long balls he recorded in the regular season last year, when he posted a disappointing .669 OPS during a down campaign. Torkelson may never deliver a great batting average, but the 25-year-old has real power, and he's seemingly put his 2024 struggles behind him. |
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Javier Baez Javier Baez Comes up big Tuesday
Tue, May 13, 2025, 9:47 PM
Baez went 2-for-4 with a walk, two home runs, three total runs scored and six RBI in Tuesday's 10-9 win over the Red Sox in extra innings.
Analysis: Baez delivered a three-run shot in the sixth inning, and then picked a great time to record his first multi-homer game of the season. The veteran went deep with two runners on again in the bottom of the 11th, erasing a two-run deficit and sending the Tigers home with a win. After a disappointing 2024 campaign, Baez has been much improved in 2025, as he now has a .319 batting average and .870 OPS through 34 games. He's doing this while also getting used to playing center field for the first time in his career, making his offensive output that much more impressive. |
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Jace Jung Jace Jung Back in lineup Tuesday
Tue, May 13, 2025, 4:47 PM
Jung is starting at third base and batting eighth in Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: After starting three straight games, Jung got Monday off, but he'll return to the lineup a day later. The 24-year-old is starting to emerge as Detroit's top option at the hot corner, at least against righties. The eventual return of Matt Vierling (shoulder) could squeeze Jung a bit, though he should maintain a regular role for now. |
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Jason Foley Jason Foley Season-ending surgery needed
Tue, May 13, 2025, 3:20 PM
Foley underwent season-ending shoulder surgery, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Foley got 28 saves for the Tigers last year but didn't make the team out of spring training. He was effective at Triple-A prior to his injury, tossing 6.2 scoreless innings with nine strikeouts and zero walks across five appearances. It's unclear what specific shoulder surgery Foley needed or if he'll be healthy for spring training. |
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Jake Rogers Jake Rogers Beginning rehab assignment
Tue, May 13, 2025, 3:02 PM
Rogers (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Rogers has been shelved for more than a month with a left oblique strain, but he's been upping his workouts lately and is ready to try things out in games. The veteran catcher should be ready to rejoin the Tigers' active roster within the next week or so. |
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Chase Lee Chase Lee Sent back to minors
Tue, May 13, 2025, 3:01 PM
Lee was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday.
Analysis: Lee pitched in back-to-back games after getting recalled Saturday and will head back to the minors. He has logged scoreless appearances in seven of eight games for the big club, so Lee should be back up in the not-too-distant future. |
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Keider Montero Keider Montero Officially recalled
Tue, May 13, 2025, 2:57 PM
Montero was recalled from Triple-A Toledo ahead of Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Montero will work as the bulk reliever behind opener Tyler Holton. Montero has a 4.15 ERA and 1.48 WHIP this season with 15 strikeouts and 10 walks in 21.2 innings. |
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Sawyer Gipson-Long Sawyer Gipson-Long Moves rehab to High-A
Tue, May 13, 2025, 1:28 PM
Gipson-Long (elbow/hip) is scheduled to make the second start of his rehab assignment Tuesday with High-A West Michigan, Emily Waldon of Baseball America reports.
Analysis: Gipson-Long will be moving up a level after he made his first rehab start with Single-A Lakeland last Thursday, when he struck out two over 1.1 scoreless innings while allowing three hits and no walks. The Tigers will have Gipson-Long build up as a starter while he works his way back from the Tommy John surgery he underwent last April and the left hip surgery he had last July. Gipson-Long will likely need most of the 30-day rehab window to get stretched out, and he could optioned to Triple-A Toledo once activated from the 60-day injured list if the Tigers don't have a spot available for him in the big-league rotation. |
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Trey Sweeney Trey Sweeney Drives in three runs
Mon, May 12, 2025, 9:53 PM
Sweeney went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer in Monday's win against Boston.
Analysis: Sweeney ripped a three-run shot during Detroit's nine-run third inning. He later singled in the fourth and eighth frames. Sweeney has been on a tear lately, producing five multi-hit games over his last seven appearances. That hot streak has boosted his season OPS from .600 to .735 with four home runs through 40 games. |
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