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Ty Madden Ty Madden Struggles continue Sunday
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 7:16 PM
Madden allowed three runs on three hits and a walk across 1.2 innings of relief in Sunday's 11-7 loss to the Royals. He struck out three.
Analysis: Madden did a good job of missing bats Sunday but otherwise had a rough outing, which continued a poor recent stretch of games. The righty has been scored on in five straight appearances, and he has a 9.00 ERA during the stretch. Overall, Madden has been better with a 3.46 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 40 strikeouts across 39 innings this season. He remains a trusted middle reliever with limited fantasy upside. |
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Max Clark Max Clark Records first MLB steal
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 7:10 PM
Clark went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 11-7 loss to the Royals. He also stole a base.
Analysis: Clark recorded his first hit of the weekend series against Kansas City and then proceeded to steal his first base at the MLB level as well. The 21-year-old outfielder had 21 stolen bases in 90 games for Triple-A Toledo before getting called up to the majors, so speed is definitely a key part of his game. Clark may endure some ups and downs as he settles in at the highest level, but the talent is evident, and he could be primed for a big season in 2027. |
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Kevin McGonigle Kevin McGonigle Lifts off Sunday
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 7:05 PM
McGonigle went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a home run and three RBI in Sunday's 11-7 loss to the Royals.
Analysis: McGonigle did all he could to keep the Tigers in the game, including hitting his 14th home run of the season in the fifth inning. The young infielder has four of those long balls in 20 games this month, and he's also recorded 12 stolen bases in 13 attempts this year, making him a well-rounded fantasy asset. McGonigle continues to bolster his case for the AL Rookie of the Year award with his strong performance. |
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Andrew Sears Andrew Sears Hit hard in MLB debut
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 6:03 PM
Sears (0-1) took the loss against the Royals on Sunday, allowing five runs on six hits and one walk in four innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Sears, who worked in bulk relief for his major-league debut, didn't leave an encouraging first impression Sunday. The left-hander was the third pitcher to enter the game for the Tigers and threw just 45 of his 74 pitches for strikes, surrendering three extra-base hits on the afternoon and four of his five runs in the fifth inning. Manager A.J. Hinch said Sunday that Sears will get an extended look for the rest of the season, per Jackson Stone of MLB.com, but whether he'll serve as a starter or long reliever will be contingent upon Detroit's bullpen usage. |
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Enmanuel De Jesus Enmanuel De Jesus Sent to Triple-A
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 1:00 PM
The Tigers optioned De Jesus to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.
Analysis: De Jesus has been a decent bullpen option for Detroit this year with a 3.83 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 39:15 K:BB across 42.1 innings, though he's been a bit shakier over his past six outings with four earned runs allowed. Andrew Sears will take his spot in the bullpen and is poised to work in bulk relief Sunday against the Royals. |
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Brett Callahan Brett Callahan Hitting bench Sunday
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 12:44 PM
Callahan is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: Javier Baez will get the nod in left field Sunday, but Callahan has emerged as the Tigers' primary option at the position since being called up from Triple-A Toledo a week ago. He started in five of the Tigers' ensuing six games, going 5-for-17 with one home run, one triple, one double, five RBI and two runs. |
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Zach McKinstry Zach McKinstry Sent to bench against lefty
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 12:41 PM
McKinstry is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: After starting in five of the Tigers' previous six games, the left-handed-hitting McKinstry will retreat to the bench while the Royals send southpaw Daniel Lynch to the hill. Ben Malgeri will replace McKinstry in right field and will bat seventh. |
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Colt Keith Colt Keith Idle against lefty
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 12:37 PM
Keith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Keith will retreat to the bench while the Royals send southpaw Daniel Lynch to the hill. Corey Julks will get a turn in the designated-hitter spot while Keith is out of the lineup. |
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James Outman James Outman Activated, DFA'd by Detroit
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 12:18 PM
The Tigers reinstated Outman (concussion) from the 7-day injured list Sunday and subsequently designated him for assignment.
Analysis: The 29-year-old spent just over a week on the concussion IL but won't stick on Detroit's active roster now that he's healthy. Outman was claimed off waivers from the Twins in mid-June, but the Tigers have apparently seen enough after he posted a .183/.240/.366 slash line and 42 percent strikeout rate in 45 games. |
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Andrew Sears Promotion official
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 12:13 PM
The Tigers selected Sears' contract from Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.
Analysis: The left-hander is set to make his MLB debut Sunday in Kansas City, as he's scheduled to work in bulk relief behind opener Jacob Waguespack. Sears posted a 2.57 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 35:11 K:BB across 35 innings for Double-A Erie before being promoted to Triple-A in early August. He excelled in his two outings for Toledo, striking out 14 in 9.2 scoreless frames. |
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Dillon Dingler Dillon Dingler Resting up Sunday
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 10:20 AM
Dingler is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Dingler will be rested for the afternoon contest after he started behind the plate the last three games while going 1-for-12. Eduardo Valencia will handle catching duties. |
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Framber Valdez Framber Valdez Next start pushed to Monday
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 9:15 AM
Valdez is slated to make his next start Monday versus the Rays in Detroit, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: After earning a win and giving up five runs (four earned) across 5.2 innings this past Monday in Pittsburgh, Valdez appeared on track to receive his second start of the week Sunday in Kansas City. Instead, the Tigers will build in an extra day of rest for Valdez and the other members of the rotation by calling up lefty Andrew Sears from Triple-A Toledo to pitch in bulk relief behind righty Jacob Waguespack during the series finale versus the Royals. Valdez will now line up for a double dip during the upcoming week, with his second start projected to fall Aug. 30 versus the Dodgers at Comerica Park. |
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Jacob Waguespack Jacob Waguespack Serving as opener
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 8:56 AM
Waguespack will start Sunday's game against the Royals as an opener, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: It'll be the first start of the season and 15th of Waguespack's MLB career, with most of those coming in 2019 when he was working out of the rotation with Toronto. The right-hander is in the midst of his best big-league campaign with a 1.95 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 16:9 K:BB across 27.2 innings out of the bullpen, though his 4.71 xFIP indicates regression could be on the horizon. |
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Andrew Sears Making MLB debut Sunday
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 8:48 AM
Sears will be called up from Triple-A Toledo and will pitch in bulk relief behind opener Jacob Waguespack during Sunday's game against the Royals, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: The 23-year-old has worked across four minor-league levels this season and has posted a 2.16 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 67:20 K:BB across 58.1 innings. Sears saw the bulk of his action at the Double-A level but covered 9.2 scoreless frames in his two outings for Toledo after being promoted in early August. |
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Drew Sommers Drew Sommers Sharp in relief Saturday
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 8:25 AM
Sommers posted two perfect innings of relief with four strikeouts in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Royals.
Analysis: Sommers pitched the last two innings of the contest for the Tigers and kept his team in the game, though they weren't able to mount a rally. Despite an 0-3 record, the lefty has been good this season and particularly stingy lately, as he's only allowed one run across his last 10 appearances. He also has a whopping 23 strikeouts in 12.1 innings during that time. Sommers isn't in a fantasy-friendly role at the moment, but he is making a strong case to move up in Detroit's bullpen hierarchy. |
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Drew Anderson Drew Anderson Responsible for loss Saturday
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 10:49 PM
Anderson (4-5) picked up the loss after allowing three runs on five hits and one walk against Kansas City on Saturday. He struck out four.
Analysis: Anderson matched his season-high with five innings of work Saturday. The 32-year-old was a victim of the long ball after allowing solo home runs to both Kyle Isbel and Salvador Perez. After recording his sixth start, Anderson now owns a 4.09 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 91:30 K:BB over 81.1 innings. The right-hander is expected to toe the slab next Saturday against the Dodgers. |
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Hao-Yu Lee Hao-Yu Lee Blasts seventh homer
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 10:35 PM
Lee went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a run scored during Detroit's 3-1 loss to Kansas City on Saturday.
Analysis: Lee was responsible for Detroit's lone run and one of three hits in this game after launching his seventh home run in the fifth to cut the lead to one. The 23-year-old had gone 20 consecutive games without a long ball dating back to July 25 before Saturday. Despite the long drought, Lee has caught fire in his last 30 games, slashing .343/.392/.543 with three homers and 16 RBI in 77 plate appearances. |
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Javier Baez Javier Baez Beginning on bench again Saturday
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 3:12 PM
Baez isn't in the Tigers' starting lineup for Saturday's matchup versus Kansas City.
Analysis: It's the second time in three days that Baez isn't starting, and he's in the midst of a 1-for-18 stretch at the plate. Kevin McGonigle is shifting over to shortstop Saturday, while Hao-Yu Lee is playing third base. |
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Troy Melton Troy Melton Takes second loss Friday
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 8:38 AM
Melton (7-2) allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits across 5.2 innings to take the loss in Friday's 5-2 defeat to the Royals. He walked three and struck out three.
Analysis: Melton was ultimately done in by a pair of Kansas City home runs as well as a lack of run support, and he ended up taking his first loss since June 25. In eight starts since then coming into Friday's contest, he had allowed two earned runs just once and had posted a sparkling 0.77 ERA. On the season, Melton has a stellar 1.60 ERA and 1.00 WHIP across 90 innings of work, though he hasn't been a great source of strikeouts with only 76 of them so far. The young righty will look to get back in the win column in his next scheduled outing, which is currently lined up for Wednesday against the Rays at home. |
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Kevin McGonigle Kevin McGonigle Leads offense in loss
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 8:30 AM
McGonigle went 2-for-4 with a walk and an RBI in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Royals.
Analysis: McGonigle was the only Detroit player with multiple hits as the offense slowed down against Kansas City starter Noah Cameron and four relievers. The rookie infielder continues to deliver consistently good results, as he's now batting .274 in August with three home runs, one steal, 14 RBI and 14 runs scored in 18 games. Overall, McGonigle is batting .284, and he's recorded 13 homers, 53 RBI, 82 runs scored and 12 stolen bases across 124 contests in what's been an outstanding MLB debut. |
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