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Framber Valdez Framber Valdez Clobbered by Cubs
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 10:30 PM
Valdez (5-7) took the loss against the Cubs on Tuesday, giving up six runs on five hits and two walks while striking out one batter over two-thirds of an inning.
Analysis: Valdez made his first start since July 9, but the extra time off didn't seem to do him any favors. The lefty hurler allowed the first seven batters he faced to reach base, and he was pulled with two outs in the first frame after forcing home a run by issuing a bases-loaded walk to Pete Crow-Armstrong. It was the second time in Valdez's career that he's been unable to get out of the first inning, and it was the third time this season that he's surrendered five or more runs in a start. Valdez's initial campaign with Detroit has been mostly a disappointment, as his 4.57 ERA is the seventh-worst mark among qualified MLB hurlers. |
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Dillon Dingler Dillon Dingler Goes deep again in blowout loss
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 10:27 PM
Dingler went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and a two-run home run in Tuesday's 11-2 loss to the Cubs.
Analysis: Dingler hit his deep fly in garbage time with the Tigers down 11-0 in the top of the ninth inning, but fantasy managers don't care when the power arrives. The slugging catcher also went deep twice on Monday, and he's now up to 22 home runs overall. Dingler is tied for second at his position in homers with Shea Langeliers, and Hunter Goodman is leading the way among catchers with 31 long balls. |
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Jack Flaherty Jack Flaherty Placed on injured list
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 7:02 PM
The Tigers placed Flaherty on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right flexor strain.
Analysis: Flaherty's injury may have played a part in his performance during his start Monday, in which he gave up three earned runs in just four innings against the Cubs. He'll now be forced to miss a few turns through the rotation while he recovers, and the Tigers will bring Ty Madden up from Triple-A to add some extra depth to their bullpen. |
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Ty Madden Ty Madden Returns to majors
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 6:54 PM
The Tigers recalled Madden from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday.
Analysis: With Jack Flaherty landing on the injured list with right flexor inflammation, Madden will join the Tigers' bullpen to give the team another multi-inning relief option. The 26-year-old righty owns a 4.71 ERA in 42 innings at Toledo but has been far more successful in the majors, posting a 3.15 ERA and 1.05 WHIP alongside a 23:5 K:BB across 20 innings. |
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Kerry Carpenter Kerry Carpenter Not in Tuesday's lineup
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 5:10 PM
Carpenter (heel) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis: Carpenter has recently been playing through a bruised heel and was pulled from Monday's series opener due to the injury, and he'll miss at least one start. The 28-year-old may not have been in the lineup regardless of the injury since lefty David Peterson is pitching Tuesday for Chicago. Dillon Dingler will serve as the designated hitter while Jake Rogers works behind the plate. |
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Done for season
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 9:47 AM
Double-A Erie placed Penney on the full-season injured list June 12 with a left shoulder injury, J.J. Cooper of Baseball America reports.
Analysis: Penney missed the first seven weeks of the season with a hand injury and suffered the shoulder injury on a diving play in the field while still on his rehab assignment June 4. Penney, who turns 24 in August, has yet to play above High-A but hit .364/.417/.636 with one home run in seven rehab games across rookie ball and High-A. |
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Keider Montero Keider Montero Back in rotation this week
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 8:55 AM
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that Montero will start Wednesday's series finale versus the Cubs at Wrigley Field, Jeff Seidel of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis: After entering the Detroit rotation in early April and submitting a 3.34 ERA over 15 starts, Montero was moved to the bullpen in late June once the Tigers got the likes of Tarik Skubal, Casey Mize and Jack Flaherty back from the injured list. Montero has taken well to the new relief role by delivering a 2.08 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 14:4 K:BB in 13 innings while notching two wins and one save over five appearances, but he'll temporarily slot back into the rotation while Hinch aims to build in extra rest for the team's other five starters amid a stretch of 13 games in 13 days. Hinch didn't commit to the six-man rotation lasting more than one turn, so Montero could shift back to the bullpen following Wednesday's start regardless of how he performs. |
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Matt Vierling Matt Vierling Sitting in second straight game
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 5:52 PM
Vierling is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis: After a stretch of four consecutive starts, Vierling finds himself on the bench for a second day in a row. The right-handed-hitting outfielder should still have a path to making regular starts versus lefties, but his opportunities to play against righties could become more limited now that Detroit has one fewer lineup spot available after Gleyber Torres (oblique) was reinstated from the injured list Monday. |
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Javier Baez Javier Baez Ready for rehab assignment
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 5:24 PM
Baez (ankle) will embark on a rehab assignment with Single-A Lakeland on Tuesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Baez has been sidelined by a right ankle sprain since late April, and his recovery has been slower than expected. The good news for the veteran infielder is that he's finally been cleared to embark on a rehab assignment, which could have him back in the majors by late July or early August. Prior to his injury, Baez had a .677 OPS with one steal, two home runs and six RBI across 82 plate appearances. |
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Eduardo Valencia Eduardo Valencia Sent back to Triple-A
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 4:18 PM
The Tigers optioned Valencia to Triple-A Toledo following Sunday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis: Valencia was recalled from Triple-A shortly before the All-Star break to provide catching depth behind Dillon Dingler, but the former will head back to Toledo after Gleyber Torres (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Valencia did well at the plate during his short major-league stint, going 5-for-12 (.417) with two home runs, three RBI and three runs scored. |
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Gleyber Torres Gleyber Torres Reinstated from IL
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 4:11 PM
The Tigers reinstated Torres (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Monday.
Analysis: Torres needed a month-long stint on the IL due to a left oblique strain. He was cleared to embark on a rehab assignment during the All-Star break, and he's progressed enough in his recovery to return to the majors, meaning both Zach McKinstry and Hao-Yu Lee will see less time at the keystone. Catcher Eduardo Valencia was optioned to Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move. |
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Jackson Jobe Jackson Jobe Covers three innings in rehab start
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 9:54 AM
Jobe (elbow) struck out three and allowed one unearned run on three hits and no walks across three innings Sunday in his rehab start with Double-A Erie.
Analysis: Jobe now has three rehab starts under his belt as he works his way back from May 2025 Tommy John surgery. Across those outings, Jobe has compiled an excellent 8:0 K:BB while giving up just two runs (one earned) in 7.1 innings. The right-hander built up to 44 pitches Sunday, so he'll probably need at least two more starts in the minors to increase his workload to a level that would put him in consideration for a spot in the Detroit rotation. The Tigers could also look to bring Jobe back from the 60-day injured list as a tandem starter or bulk reliever if they don't clear a spot for him at the trade deadline. |
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Riley Greene Riley Greene Late homer not enough
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 8:17 PM
Greene went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Angels.
Analysis: Greene cut the deficit to one run in the ninth inning, but the Tigers couldn't find the tying run. Greene has gone 12-for-44 (.273) over 13 games in July, adding seven extra-base hits and 10 RBI this month. Overall, the outfielder is batting .286 with an .846 OPS, 14 homers, 47 RBI, 50 runs scored, two stolen bases, 20 doubles and one triple over 98 contests. While it's a decent performance overall, Greene has taken a noticeable step back in most counting stats compared where he was at last year. |
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Kevin McGonigle Kevin McGonigle Swats leadoff homer
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 8:15 PM
McGonigle went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Angels.
Analysis: McGonigle went deep on Ryan Johnson's third pitch of the game, but that was the Tigers' lone run until Riley Greene's homer in the ninth inning. In July, McGonigle has gone 14-for-51 (.275) with three homers and five RBI over 13 games. The rookie infielder has batted .282 with an .815 OPS, nine homers, 35 RBI, 61 runs scored and 11 stolen bases over 96 games this season. |
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Casey Mize Casey Mize Dealing with groin issue
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 6:28 PM
Mize is dealing with groin tightness and a wrist injury following his early departure from Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Angels, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Mize left the game in the fourth inning after being struck in the left hand/wrist by a ground ball off the bat of Jo Adell, but he is also dealing with an apparent groin issue. The 29-year-old is expected to undergo additional testing on the groin, but Mize described his removal from Sunday's contest as precautionary. The right-handed pitcher is tentatively set to toe the rubber next at home against the Royals on Friday, and it's unclear if he's in danger of missing that outing. |
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Casey Mize Casey Mize Exits early with injury
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 4:34 PM
Mize exited Sunday's start against the Angels in fourth inning after being struck in the left hand by a comebacker, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Mize entered the bottom of the fourth inning having tossed three innings of one-run ball before he took a 108.8 mph ground ball from Jo Adell off his glove hand to open the frame. The right-hander was able to finish the play, throwing out Adell at first base, but Mize was then forced to exit the game. He was already up to 74 pitches on the day, and it's possible that his removal was simply precautionary. More information on the status of Mize moving forward will likely come in the near future. |
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Will Vest Will Vest Moves to 60-day IL
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 2:02 PM
Detroit transferred Vest (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday.
Analysis: Vest was initially placed on the IL on July 1 due to posterior right elbow inflammation, but follow-up tests later revealed a stress fracture. The injury will result in an extended absence for Vest, who won't be eligible for activation until Aug. 27. Through 27 appearances on the season, the 31-year-old reliever has turned in a 6.08 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 27:10 K:BB in 26.2 innings. |
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Contract selected, sent to Toledo
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 1:55 PM
Detroit selected Watson's contract from Triple-A Toledo and optioned him back to Toledo on Sunday.
Analysis: According to Chris McCosky of The Detroit News, Watson recently received a lucrative offer to pitch overseas, so the Tigers upgraded him from his minor-league contract and added him to the 40-man roster to ensure he stuck around in the organization. Watson has excelled while working primarily out of the rotation this season at Toledo, posting a 3.33 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 31:14 K:BB through 46 innings. In order to make room for Watson on the 40-man roster, the Tigers transferred Will Vest (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL. |
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Zach McKinstry Zach McKinstry On the bench Sunday
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 12:35 PM
McKinstry is out of the lineup for the series finale against the Angels on Sunday, Chris McKosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: McKinstry will take a rare day off, marking his first rest day in over a month since June 17. Kevin McGonigle will leadoff and play shortstop, while Hao-Yu Lee will play second base and bat seventh for the Tigers. |
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Kevin McGonigle Kevin McGonigle Doubles, scores twice in win
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 8:51 AM
McGonigle went 2-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Saturday's 7-0 win over the Angels.
Analysis: Like he did throughout the first half of the season, McGonigle served as an effective offensive catalyst for the Tigers. The rookie infielder now has a .389 OBP, which is good for ninth in the majors. McGonigle also has 60 walks versus only 59 strikeouts through 95 games, and his good eye at the plate along with his strong contact skills should make the 21-year-old a fairly reliable fantasy option the rest of the way. |
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