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Max Clark Max Clark Resting Saturday
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 2:24 PM
Clark is not in the Tigers' starting lineup against the Guardians on Saturday.
Analysis: Clark will get a breather after playing in both games of Friday's doubleheader against Cleveland, when he went 3-for-8 with two RBI and a steal. The Tigers will start Riley Greene, Zach McKinstry and Ben Malgeri in the outfield Saturday from left to right. |
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Hao-Yu Lee Hao-Yu Lee Starting at third base Saturday
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 2:21 PM
Lee (lower leg) is starting at third base and batting second against the Guardians on Saturday.
Analysis: Lee left in the second game of Friday's doubleheader against Cleveland due to a left shin contusion, but he's been cleared to play in Saturday's AL Central clash. Lee has gone 5-for-18 (.278) with one home run, four RBI, three runs scored and six strikeouts over his last five outings. |
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Kevin McGonigle Kevin McGonigle Not in Saturday's lineup
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 2:20 PM
McGonigle is not in Detroit's starting lineup against Cleveland on Saturday.
Analysis: McGonigle will have the day off after going 3-for-9 with an RBI during Friday's doubleheader against the Guardians. Hao-Yu Lee will draw the start at the hot corner and bat second while McGonigle is on the bench. |
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Drew Sommers Drew Sommers Takes fourth loss Friday
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 8:37 AM
Sommers (1-4) allowed a walkoff home run to take the loss in the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Guardians.
Analysis: Sommers breezed through the eighth inning, sitting Cleveland down in order with a strikeout mixed in. However, the lefty didn't have the same luck when he came back out for the ninth, as Brayan Rocchio took a first-pitch fastball deep to give the Guardians a 7-6 victory. Sommers had been on scintillating stretch from mid-July through late-August, when he allowed just one earned run and struck out 24 batters across 14 innings in 11 appearances out of Detroit's bullpen, but it's been a different story lately. He's now allowed five earned runs over his last three appearances, and his season ERA has climbed from 2.93 to 4.01 in the process. |
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Gleyber Torres Gleyber Torres Productive in Friday's doubleheader
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 8:25 AM
Across both games of Friday's doubleheader against the Guardians, Torres went 4-for-9 with a walk and four runs scored.
Analysis: Torres batted leadoff in both games and recorded two hits in both contests as well. The veteran served as the DH in the matinee before sliding over to second base in the nightcap. Despite continuing to produce at the plate, Torres has seen his playing time reduced recently with youngster Hao-Yu Lee seeing more time at the keystone for the 64-77 Tigers. That trend should continue with Detroit looking unlikely for a playoff spot, which will cut into the fantasy value for Torres down the stretch. However, Lee was removed from the second game Friday with an apparent knee injury, and an extended absence could thrust Torres back into a starting role. |
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Spencer Torkelson Spencer Torkelson Goes yard in Friday's matinee
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 8:18 AM
Torkelson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Guardians.
Analysis: The slugging first baseman took Slade Cecconi deep in the third inning of the matinee, his second straight game with a long ball. Torkelson's recent power display snapped a homer drought that stretched back to July 31, but he's been able to stay somewhat productive during that span -- including a 1-for-4 showing in Friday's nightcap, he sports a .272/.364/.388 slash line over his last 31 contests with 10 runs and 12 RBI. |
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Kenley Jansen Kenley Jansen Stuck with extra-inning loss
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 8:13 AM
Jansen (4-6) took the loss in the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Guardians, allowing one unearned run on one hit over 1.2 innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: With the Tigers having lost the matinee and desperate for a split in the twin bill, Jansen was called in to protect a 3-3 tie in the ninth inning and got the job done. He wasn't as successful in the 10th, however -- after Brayan Rocchio reached on a fielder's choice that erased the phantom runner, the Cleveland shortstop stole second and third base and came home on a walk-off single by Travis Bazzana. Jansen has been struggling to close the door of late, blowing two of his last three save chances in addition to Friday's loss, and since the beginning of August he's posted a 4.00 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 12:3 K:BB through nine innings. |
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Andrew Sears Andrew Sears Stingy in spot start
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 8:08 AM
Sears didn't factor into the decision in the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Guardians, allowing one run on four hits and two walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: The rookie southpaw came up just short of a quality start in his first MLB start, tossing 54 of 93 pitches for strikes and exiting the mound in line for his first victory, only to see the Detroit bullpen stumble in a 10-inning loss. Sears got tagged for five runs in four innings during his first appearance in late August, but over his last two outings he's delivered a 1.08 ERA and 5:2 K:BB in 8.1 frames. With the Tigers' playoff hopes looking very dim after getting swept in the twin bill, Sears could get additional looks in the rotation once the team shifts its focus to 2027. |
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Max Clark Max Clark Three hits in Friday's matinee
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 8:02 AM
Clark went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base in the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Guardians.
Analysis: The Tigers ended up being swept in the twin bill, but Clark did what he could to prevent a loss in the matinee, piling up three hits for a second straight game and the third time in his brief MLB career. After an 0-for-4 showing in the nightcap, the rookie center fielder sports a .265/.331/.434 slash line through his first 32 contests for Detroit with two homers, two steals, 14 runs and 16 RBI. |
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Hao-Yu Lee Hao-Yu Lee Dealing with left shin contusion
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 8:51 PM
Lee was removed from the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Guardians with a left shin contusion, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The news is positive on Lee, as it looked like it could have been a more serious knee injury given his immediate reaction. Lee was banged up on a play at the plate involving Cleveland catcher Austin Hedges, with Lee limping off the field after the incident. |
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Hao-Yu Lee Hao-Yu Lee Exits with apparent knee injury
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 8:09 PM
Lee was removed from the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Guardians with an apparent knee injury, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Per McCosky, Lee was in real pain after banging knees with Cleveland catcher Austin Hedges on a play at the plate in the top of the third inning, and Lee then limped off the field. Lee was replaced at DH before his next at-bat, having gone 1-for-6 across the twin bill. |
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Keider Montero Keider Montero Roughed up in Friday's matinee
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 7:29 PM
Montero escaped with a no-decision in the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Guardians, coughing up six runs on eight hits and a walk over four innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: The right-hander was staked to a 6-1 lead after three innings, but a grand slam by Brayan Rocchio in the fourth brought Cleveland level and helped send Montero to the showers after 82 pitches (51 strikes). The six earned runs allowed were a season worst for Montero, while four innings represented his shortest outing since July 17, when he worked in relief. Over six trips to the mound since the beginning of August, he's produced a 4.13 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 17:9 K:BB in 32.2 innings. Montero will look to bounce back in his next start, which lines up to come at home next week against the Twins. |
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Riley Greene Riley Greene Idle for nightcap Friday
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 5:52 PM
Greene is absent from Detroit's lineup for the second game of Friday's doubleheader against Cleveland.
Analysis: After being reinstated from the injured list Tuesday, Greene will rest for the second half of Friday's doubleheader. The 25-year-old went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in the matinee. Ben Malgeri will man left field and bat seventh for the Tigers. |
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Dillon Dingler Dillon Dingler Out for nightcap Friday
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 5:48 PM
Dingler is not in the lineup for the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Guardians.
Analysis: Dingler will take a seat after going 1-for-4 in the opener of the twin bill. Eduardo Valencia will catch and bat cleanup for Detroit in the nightcap. |
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River Ryan River Ryan Nearing return to mound
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 11:57 AM
Ryan (hamstring/paternity) is expected to be cleared to pitch in games again soon, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Ryan has not pitched since June because of a hamstring strain, and he's also been away on paternity leave recently. The 27-year-old was acquired from the Dodgers at the trade deadline in the Tarik Skubal deal, and he will be making his organizational debut when he gets into a game. The Tigers remain optimistic that Ryan can pitch for them before the end of this season, but it's not a given after such a long layoff. |
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Jack Flaherty Jack Flaherty Could make rehab start this weekend
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 11:51 AM
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Friday that Flaherty (forearm) could begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo this weekend, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Flaherty has progressed well of late as he ramps up his throwing progression, and he could test things out in a game setting soon. The veteran right-hander has been sidelined since late July with right forearm flexor inflammation. Flaherty could need a couple rehab appearances before rejoining the Tigers' rotation later this month. |
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John Peck John Peck Sitting out first game
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 10:25 AM
Peck is not in the lineup for the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Guardians.
Analysis: Peck started at shortstop each of the last two days and will likely man the position in Friday's nightcap, but he'll begin the matinee on the bench. Javier Baez will cover shortstop and bat ninth in the first game of the twin bill. |
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Kenley Jansen Kenley Jansen Saddled with sixth blown save
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 11:16 PM
Jansen was charged with a blown save Wednesday against the Twins, allowing no runs on one hit and one walk while striking out one.
Analysis: Jansen was summoned to record the game's final five outs in a bases-loaded situation in the eighth inning, but he was unable to extricate Detroit from the jam and mustered only one out before being pulled. The veteran right-hander remains seven saves away from joining the illustrious 500-save club, so he'll need a very productive rest of September in order to accomplish that feat in 2026. Through 36 innings this year, he has a 4.00 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 42:21 K:BB with 17 saves in 23 opportunities. |
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John Peck John Peck Collects first MLB hit, RBI in win
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 11:06 PM
Peck went 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored and three RBI in Wednesday's 11-6, extra-innings win over the Twins.
Analysis: Peck delivered a double in the second inning, which was his first hit in the majors while also plating his first two runs. The 24-year-old just got called up from Triple-A Toledo on Monday, and it appears that he's going to get a long look at shortstop with fellow rookies Kevin McGonigle and Hao-Yu Lee settling in at third base and second base, respectively. Peck could help secure himself a regular role with the Tigers in 2027 if he finishes this year with a flourish. |
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Drew Anderson Drew Anderson Steady results continue
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 11:04 PM
Anderson took a no-decision against the Twins on Wednesday, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and two walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: The right-hander continues to give the Tigers serviceable work since joining the rotation following the Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize trades. Anderson has tallied at least four punchouts in six consecutive starts, giving up three runs or fewer each time out. He also threw a season-high 90 pitches Wednesday, suggesting he's ready to handle a full starter's workload going forward. Anderson is set to bring a season 3.73 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 101:37 K:BB over 91.2 innings into a home rematch with Minnesota. |
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