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Eduardo Valencia Eduardo Valencia Back with big club
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 5:17 PM
The Tigers recalled Valencia from Triple-A Toledo on Monday.
Analysis: Valencia didn't deserve to be sent back down in the first place after going 5-for-12 with a pair of home runs in his first stint with the big club earlier this month. He didn't have to wait long for another opportunity, as the rookie will replace the injured Kerry Carpenter (foot) on the roster. Valencia could see some starts at designated hitter in Carpenter's stead, though regular playing time for the 26-year-old isn't a given. |
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Kerry Carpenter Kerry Carpenter Shelved by plantar fasciitis
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 5:05 PM
The Tigers placed Carpenter on the 10-day injured list Monday with left foot plantar fasciitis.
Analysis: He exited Sunday's game versus the Royals with what was initially referred to as an aggravation of a bruised right heel, but after being evaluated further Carpenter has been tagged with a plantar fasciitis diagnosis. It's an injury with the potential to lead to a lengthy absence, though it could be a pain tolerance issue for Carpenter. Matt Vierling, Hao-Yu Lee and Eduardo Valencia are candidates for more reps for the Tigers while Carpenter is out. |
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Keider Montero Keider Montero Remaining in rotation this week
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 2:39 PM
Montero is slated to start Monday's game against the Orioles in Detroit, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Analysis: Montero had made five straight appearances out of the Detroit bullpen before being thrust into the rotation last Wednesday in Chicago. The right-hander turned in a gem of an outing in a win over the Cubs, striking out eight batters across 5.1 innings while permitting just one earned run on three hits and no walks. Though Jack Flaherty (forearm) is reportedly eyeing a minimum-length stay on the 15-day injured list, Montero will serve as the Tigers' No. 5 starter for the time being and tentatively lines up for a two-start week. After Monday's outing, Montero is on track to take the hill again during Sunday's series finale versus the Athletics in hitter-friendly Sacramento. |
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Kerry Carpenter Kerry Carpenter Likely bound for IL
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 2:15 PM
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Monday that Carpenter is being evaluated for plantar fasciitis in his left foot and is trending toward a stint on the injured list, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Detroit plans to re-evaluate Carpenter on Tuesday before making any roster moves, but Eduardo Valencia is en route from Triple-A Toledo and is expected to be formally recalled in the likely event Carpenter goes on the IL. The 28-year-old slugger made an early exit in Sunday's loss to the Royals due to what was referred to as an aggravation of a bruised right heel, but Hinch indicated that Carpenter is believed to be dealing with a slightly different injury. Along with Valencia, Carpenter's expected move to the IL could open up more reps for the likes of Matt Vierling and Hao-Yu Lee, both of whom are included in the lineup for Monday's series opener versus the Orioles. |
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Kerry Carpenter Kerry Carpenter Not starting Monday
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 1:57 PM
Carpenter (heel) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis: Carpenter will need at least one day off after he was lifted following the fourth inning of Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Royals due to right heel discomfort. Per MLB.com, Carpenter had recently been playing through a painful bruise on the same foot, which was caused by a pair of new cleats. Carpenter was set to undergo a more thorough evaluation of heel Monday, and the Tigers are classifying him as day-to-day for the time being. |
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Gleyber Torres Gleyber Torres Left out of starting nine Monday
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 1:52 PM
Torres is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis: The Tigers have been careful not to overexert Torres since he rejoined the big club last Monday following a month-long stint on the injured list due to an oblique strain. He'll sit for the second time since being activated, and the Tigers have also deployed him at designated hitter in two of his first six starts following his return. Detroit will go with Riley Greene in the DH spot Monday, while Hao-Yu Lee steps in at second base. |
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Jackson Jobe Jackson Jobe Completes four-inning rehab start
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 10:12 PM
Jobe (elbow) struck out four and allowed one earned run on two hits and two walks across four innings in a rehab start Saturday with Double-A Erie.
Analysis: Jobe is now four starts into his rehab assignment and has thus far looked sharp in his comeback from Tommy John surgery, posting a 1.59 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 12:2 K:BB in 11.1 innings across stops with three affiliates. According to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic |
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Framber Valdez Framber Valdez Fans four in no-decision
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 5:43 PM
Valdez took a no-decision Sunday against the Royals, allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits and three walks in five innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: A fielding error by Hao-Yu Lee with two outs in opening frame kept an earned run off Valdez's line. The 32-year-old southpaw has pitched at least five innings in all but three of his 21 starts this year, so he's providing fairly consistent length in spite of the shakiness he's shown overall during his debut season with the Tigers. Valdez's 4.53 ERA and 1.38 WHIP for the campaign are his worst marks since 2019 with Houston, and he's also registered a career-worst 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings in 2026. |
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Kerry Carpenter Kerry Carpenter Aggravated previous injury
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 4:35 PM
Carpenter aggravated his right heel in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Royals, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Carpenter has been dealing with a bruised right heel for over a week, and he tweaked the injury in Sunday's defeat. Manager AJ Hinch stated that the 28-year-old is set for further evaluation in the near future. Carpenter can be considered day-to-day for the time being. |
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Returns from Single-A injured list
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 4:29 PM
Salcedo (undisclosed) struck out one batter and allowed one hit and one walk over a scoreless inning Saturday after being reinstated from Single-A Lakeland's 7-day injured list.
Analysis: Salcedo had been on the shelf since June 3 due to an unspecified injury but was cleared to rejoin Lakeland after striking out three in a perfect inning in his lone rehab appearance in the rookie-level Florida Complex League on July 17. |
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Brant Hurter Brant Hurter Completes side session
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 4:24 PM
Hurter (spine) threw a bullpen session Friday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Hurter is working his way back from lumbar spine inflammation, which has kept him on the shelf since May 24. He's eligible to come off the 60-day injured list at any time but will need to complete a rehab assignment prior to being reinstated. |
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Dillon Dingler Dillon Dingler Drives in two in loss
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 4:20 PM
Dingler went 2-for-3 with a walk and two RBI in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Royals.
Analysis: After getting a day off Saturday, Dingler picked up where he left off with another good performance Sunday. The catcher has now tallied 68 RBI across 97 games this season, and he's also sporting a strong .874 OPS to go along with 22 home runs. Dingler has been one of the best backstops in the majors from a fantasy perspective, and he's showing no signs of slowing down. |
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Kevin McGonigle Kevin McGonigle Reaches three times Sunday
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 4:14 PM
McGonigle went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Royals.
Analysis: After an 0-for-4 effort Saturday, McGonigle bounced back with a good game Sunday to wrap up the weekend series. The 21-year-old infielder is now batting .270 with a .776 OPS this month as he continues to display tremendous consistency for a young player. Overall, McGonigle is sporting a .281/.387/.418 slash line across 102 games, and he's in a great position to earn AL Rookie of the Year honors. |
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Kerry Carpenter Kerry Carpenter Makes early exit Sunday
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 2:14 PM
Carpenter was lifted from Sunday's game against the Royals after four innings due to an apparent injury, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. He went hitless in two at-bats prior to his departure.
Analysis: The Tigers should provide an explanation for Carpenter's early exit later Sunday, but McCosky notes that the 28-year-old appeared to be in some discomfort following a swing in the bottom of the fourth. Carpenter had previously sat out a game Tuesday due to a bruised heel, though it's unclear if his removal from Sunday's contest is related to that injury. |
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Zach McKinstry Zach McKinstry Not in Sunday's lineup
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 10:41 AM
McKinstry is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Analysis: The utility man started the previous four games -- at three different positions -- and will hit the bench Sunday after going 5-for-14 with a double and an RBI during that span. Kerry Carpenter is manning right field while Gleyber Torres serves as the designated hitter in the series finale versus Kansas City. |
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Hao-Yu Lee Hao-Yu Lee Carries offense in loss to KC
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 6:47 PM
Lee went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Royals.
Analysis: The 23-year-old infielder brought home Riley Greene in the second inning with a two-bagger before lofting a solo shot off Michael Wacha in the fourth, but the Tigers' offense went cold the rest of the way. Lee has started five of the last seven games while bouncing between second base and third base, and Saturday's performance extended his current hitting streak to 10 games -- a stretch in which he's batting .382 (13-for-34) with three doubles, two homers, five runs and eight RBI. |
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Casey Mize Casey Mize Delivers quality start Saturday
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 6:43 PM
Mize didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Royals, allowing one run on three hits over six innings. He struck out three without walking a batter.
Analysis: The right-hander left the mound with Detroit nursing a 2-1 lead, but his bullpen couldn't get the job done. The quality start was still Mize's eighth of the season and third in his last five outings, a stretch in which he's produced a 2.20 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 27:5 K:BB over 28.2 innings. If the Tigers do decide to sell at the trade deadline, Mize could be in high demand as a rental, as he becomes a free agent this coming offseason. If he doesn't get shipped out before then, his next start is set to come on the road next weekend against the A's. |
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James Outman James Outman Riding pine Saturday
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:18 AM
Outman isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Outman will move to the bench for a second straight game after starting five of Detroit's first seven games after the All-Star break. Riley Greene, Matt Vierling and Zach McKinstry will patrol the outfield while Outman rests. |
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Spencer Torkelson Spencer Torkelson Resting Saturday
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:15 AM
Torkelson isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Torkelson will get a day off Saturday after going 0-for-7 with five strikeouts through the first two games of the series. His absence will put Colt Keith at first base, allowing Hao-Yu Lee to start at the hot corner. |
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Dillon Dingler Dillon Dingler Idle Saturday
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:13 AM
Dingler isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Dingler will step out of the lineup Saturday after going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts and a hit-by-pitch in Friday's contest. Jake Rogers will fill in as the Tigers' catcher and bat ninth. |
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