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Gleyber Torres Gleyber Torres Sitting again Sunday
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 9:57 AM
Torres is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: It's the second straight game on the bench for Torres, who is batting .333 (9-for-27) with three walks, a double, one RBI and nine runs in his past seven contests. Hao-Yu Lee will man the keystone while Colt Keith handles third base, which allows Spencer Torkelson to pick up a start at first. |
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Kevin McGonigle Kevin McGonigle Goes deep in win Saturday
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 9:16 AM
McGonigle went 2-for-5 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 11-7 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: McGonigle is batting only .244 across 10 contests this month, though he's gone deep three times in his last five games. Overall, the rookie infielder is batting .272 with 17 home runs, and the fact that his power is beginning to emerge at the MLB level is a promising sign going forward. McGonigle profiles as someone who can maintain a strong batting average throughout his career, and it's starting to look like he could be a perennial threat to tally 20 homers as well. |
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Eduardo Valencia Eduardo Valencia Tallies three hits in win
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 9:09 AM
Valencia went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Saturday's 11-7 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: Valencia isn't seeing everyday playing time as the backup to Dillon Dingler behind the plate, but he's performing well when given the opportunity. The 26-year-old rookie is slashing .320/.340/.598 with six home runs and 18 RBI across 97 at-bats so far this season. It will be interesting to see what Valencia's role will be in 2027, as it appears he can hit at the MLB level, but the 27-year-old Dingler also looks to be part of Detroit's long-term plans. |
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Max Clark Max Clark Keeps rolling Saturday
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 9:03 AM
Clark went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 11-7 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: A day after launching a home run against Colorado, Clark kept rolling with his third three-hit performance of the month. In September, the dynamic rookie is slashing .382/.500/.588 with a home run, three stolen bases, five RBI and eight runs scored across 10 games. Clark is trending up as he wraps up his first MLB campaign, and he figures to carry plenty of momentum into 2027. |
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Beau Brieske Beau Brieske Records first 2026 win
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 8:57 AM
Brieske (1-0) allowed a run in 1.2 innings of relief but managed to earn the win in Saturday's 11-7 victory over the Rockies. He struck out two.
Analysis: Brieske served up a solo home run to Ezequiel Tovar but otherwise pitched well to earn his first win of the season and only his second since the beginning of 2025. The righty reliever was just called up on Sept. 1 after last pitching in the majors in July. Brieske looks like a low-leverage relief option the rest of the way for the Tigers, which limits his fantasy upside. |
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Hao-Yu Lee Hao-Yu Lee Drives in three runs Saturday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 4:54 PM
Lee went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a triple, a walk, two runs and three RBI in an 11-7 win against the Rockies on Saturday.
Analysis: Lee was one of three Tigers to log a trio of hits, and all three of those knocks went for extra bases. The infielder drove in a run with a double in the fourth inning and added a clutch two-run, two-out triple in the eighth. Lee was in need of a strong performance, as he'd gone 1-for-17 with nine strikeouts (albeit with six walks) over his previous six games. He's started three of Detroit's past five contests. |
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Andrew Sears Andrew Sears Struggles in spot start Saturday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 4:24 PM
Sears allowed four runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out five batters over 4.1 innings in a no-decision against Colorado on Saturday.
Analysis: Sears was recalled from Triple-A early in the day to make his fourth career MLB appearance (and second start). The southpaw got through two scoreless frames but then allowed two runs in each of the third and fourth innings. Sears did show good command with 51 of his 77 pitches thrown for strikes, but the seven hits he allowed were his most in a big-league appearance so far. Sears may return to the minors soon, as Jack Flaherty (forearm) could return from the injured list next week. |
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Kenley Jansen Kenley Jansen Notches 19th save
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:57 AM
Jansen struck out the only batter he faced Friday to record his 19th save of the season in a 6-2 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: Brant Hurter ran into trouble in the ninth inning, forcing Jansen into the game with two outs and the potential tying run on deck, and the veteran closer got the job done by fanning Connor Norby on just four pitches. Jansen has been mostly dialed in since the All-Star break, and over his last 16.1 innings and 18 appearances he's put together a 2.20 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 20:9 K:BB with three wins and eight saves. |
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Framber Valdez Framber Valdez Reaches double-digit wins
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:52 AM
Valdez (10-10) picked up the win Friday, allowing one unearned run on six hits and two walks over six innings in a 6-2 victory over the Rockies. He struck out two.
Analysis: The veteran southpaw delivered his fourth straight quality start, and 16th of the season, on 90 pitches (58 strikes). Valdez has found a groove late in the year, and over his last eight outings since the beginning of August he's produced a 2.86 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 29:19 K:BB in 50.1 innings with a 5-3 record. He'll look to keep rolling in his next start, which is set to come on the road next week in Toronto. |
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Justin Verlander Justin Verlander Throws against hitters
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:34 AM
Verlander (hamstring/hip) threw a mound session Saturday with hitters standing in, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Although the batters Verlander faced weren't taking any swings, Saturday's session marks a tangible step forward for the future Hall of Famer. He's already confirmed that he will retire at the end of the year, and the Tigers are hoping that he'll be able to make one last start during the final weekend of the regular season. |
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Gleyber Torres Gleyber Torres On bench Saturday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:03 AM
Torres isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: Torres will step out of the lineup Saturday after going 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in the series opener. Hao-Yu Lee will start at second base with Torres on the bench, and Colt Keith will work as the designated hitter. |
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Zach McKinstry Zach McKinstry Idle Saturday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:00 AM
McKinstry isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Colorado.
Analysis: McKinstry will retreat to the bench Saturday after going just 3-for-20 across his first six games of September. Brett Callahan starts in right field, batting eighth. |
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Dillon Dingler Dillon Dingler Resting Saturday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 9:57 AM
Dingler isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: Dingler will get a breather after snapping his power drought with a two-run home run during Friday's victory. Eduardo Valencia will fill in at catcher and bat fifth. |
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Andrew Sears Andrew Sears Recalled ahead of start
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 9:40 AM
The Tigers recalled Sears from Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.
Analysis: Sears will come up from Toledo to make what will likely be a spot start Saturday against the Rockies in Detroit. The rookie owns a 2.01 ERA and 1.01 WHIP across 44.2 innings in the minors this season but has allowed six earned runs in 12.1 frames with the Tigers. |
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Keider Montero Keider Montero Placed on paternity list
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 9:36 AM
The Tigers placed Montero on the paternity list Saturday.
Analysis: Montero will be permitted to miss up to three games while he welcomes a new addition to his family. Andrew Sears was recalled in a corresponding move to start Saturday's game against the Rockies. |
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Riley Greene Riley Greene Nears cycle in win
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 9:33 PM
Greene went 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, a run scored and two RBI in Friday's 6-2 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: Greene needed just his 20th home run of the season to record his first career cycle in the majors. Now that he's healthy following a few weeks on the injured list with a strained hamstring, the star outfielder is heating up at the plate. In nine games since returning, Greene is batting .361 with three home runs and 13 RBI, and he once again looks like Detroit's best offensive player. |
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Max Clark Max Clark Homers, swipes base in win
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 9:29 PM
Clark went 1-for-2 with a walk, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 6-2 win over the Rockies. He also stole a base.
Analysis: Clark showed off his combination of power and speed by launching his third home run of the season and recording his fourth stolen base. It was the first time in his MLB career that the rookie has gone deep and swiped a base in the same game. Clark did plenty of both in the minors, so he should have many more performances like Friday as he settles in at the top level. |
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Dillon Dingler Dillon Dingler Snaps power drought Friday
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 9:24 PM
Dingler went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 6-2 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: Dingler recorded his 27th home run of the season in the sixth inning, which snapped a 28-game streak without a long ball. During that power drought, the Detroit catcher slashed just .123/.174/.151 with seven RBI and 29 strikeouts. Even with that slump, Dingler still leads the Tigers in homers and is second in the majors in long balls among backstops, which is a testament to just how well he was playing earlier in the year. |
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Jack Flaherty Jack Flaherty Simulated game coming Saturday
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 2:53 PM
Flaherty (forearm) is slated to throw a 2-to-3 inning simulated game Saturday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Flaherty made a rehab start Sunday, throwing 19 pitches over 1.1 scoreless innings. He will get stretched out a bit more Saturday and could rejoin the Tigers' rotation next week, though he would likely not be prepared for a full workload. Flaherty has been sidelined since late July due to right forearm flexor inflammation. |
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Wenceel Perez Wenceel Perez Not expected back this season
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 2:44 PM
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Friday that Perez (orbital) is "most likely" done for the season, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Perez suffered an orbital fracture and blurred vision back in June when he was struck in the face by an exercise band. He had to be pulled off a rehab assignment in August because his vision still wasn't back to normal, and it seems Perez will run out of time to return before the curtains close on the regular season. |
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