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Andre Granillo Andre Granillo Claimed by Tigers, sent to Triple-A
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 1:26 PM
The Tigers claimed Granillo off waivers from the Nationals on Saturday and optioned him to Triple-A Toledo.
Analysis: The 26-year-old was pushed off Washington's 40-man roster last Saturday to make room for Matt Krook, but Granillo will reclaim a 40-man spot in the Tigers organization. He's turned in an ugly 8.02 ERA and 1.66 WHIP through 33.2 innings at Triple-A this season, so he will likely have to turn things around at Toledo before getting a chance in the Tigers' bullpen. |
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Spencer Torkelson Spencer Torkelson Goes deep again Friday
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 9:05 AM
Torkelson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 10-2 win over the Phillies.
Analysis: Torkelson hit his second home run over his last three games, and he's now up to 16 long balls on the season. The 26-year-old matched his career best with 31 homers in 155 regular-season contests last year. He's sitting at his current total after 93 games, so he'll need to finish on a torrid pace if he wants to set a new career high in 2026, though Torkelson is plenty capable of going on power binges. |
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Colt Keith Colt Keith Blasts eighth home run
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 9:00 AM
Keith went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 10-2 win over the Phillies.
Analysis: Keith is off to a nice start in the power department this month, as he now has three home runs in seven July games. Overall, the 24-year-old has tallied all eight of his long balls this season in his last 23 contests after failing to go deep over his first 62 games of the year. Keith is building some momentum heading into the second half and starting to emerge as a useful fantasy asset due to his ability to leave the yard. |
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Kevin McGonigle Kevin McGonigle Lifts off Friday
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 8:55 AM
McGonigle went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 10-2 win over the Phillies.
Analysis: It wasn't McGonigle's best performance overall, but he still managed to make an impact with his eighth home run of the season. The 21-year-old rookie also extended his hitting streak to five games, and so far in July he's batting .313 with a .905 OPS and two long balls. McGonigle is carrying positive vibes into his first All-Star Game appearance next week. |
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Jack Flaherty Jack Flaherty Cruises to another win
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 8:50 AM
Flaherty (3-8) allowed two runs on two hits across six innings of work to earn the win in Friday's 10-2 victory over the Phillies. He walked three and struck out six.
Analysis: Facing a tough Philadelphia lineup, Flaherty managed to pick up his second straight win with the Tigers backing him with plenty of offense. The righty is on a good run across his last three starts, as he's allowed just the two earned runs in 16.2 innings while striking out 20. Flaherty has consistently done a good job of missing bats, but his overall results don't always match up. The veteran starter carries plenty of momentum into the All-Star break, and he'll look to keep things rolling in the second half. |
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Dillon Dingler Dillon Dingler Weekend availability uncertain
Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 3:33 PM
Manager A.J. Hinch said Friday that Eduardo Valencia will start at catcher Saturday against the Phillies, and it's uncertain if Dingler (thumb) will play in Sunday's series finale, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Analysis: Dingler is not in the lineup for Friday's series opener against Philadelphia, as Jake Rogers is doing the catching and batting ninth. Valencia will catch Saturday, suggesting Dingler has already been ruled out for that game. Hinch said Dingler is progressing with his bruised thumb, but he remains day-to-day. It's possible Dingler will remain sidelined through the All-Star break. |
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Will Vest Will Vest Has stress fracture in elbow
Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 3:27 PM
Vest has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right elbow, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Vest will not require surgery, but he remains without a clear timetable for return after he was initially placed on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation July 1. It's been an ugly 2026 season for the right-hander, as he's posted a 6.08 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 27:10 K:BB across 26.2 innings. His 3.41 FIP would suggest he's been extremely unlucky. |
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Dillon Dingler Dillon Dingler Remains out of lineup Friday
Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 1:56 PM
Dingler (thumb) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis: Dingler was removed from Wednesday's game after a foul tip caught him in the thumb. He'll miss a second straight start behind the plate, as Jake Rogers will start at catcher and bat ninth for Detroit. Dingler remains day-to-day headed into the final series before the All-Star break. |
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Kenley Jansen Kenley Jansen Secures 11th save Thursday
Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 8:39 PM
Jansen worked around a hit and a walk to secure the save in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Athletics. He struck out one.
Analysis: Jansen wasn't his sharpest as he allowed a few baserunners and needed 19 pitches to get through the ninth inning, but he still managed to lock down his 11th save in 15 chances this season. The veteran hasn't been his typical dominant self with a 4.76 ERA across 22.2 innings, which is up from 2.59 last year and his career ERA of 2.62. Despite some struggles, Jansen seems locked in as Detroit's closer, and his impressive MLB track record suggests he could pitch better as the season rolls along. |
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Eduardo Valencia Eduardo Valencia Homers in first MLB at-bat
Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 8:31 PM
Valencia went 1-for-1 with a solo home run and was also hit by a pitch in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Valencia received his first call to the majors earlier in the day, and he supplied a special moment when he appeared as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning. The 26-year-old Venezuelan lifted the fourth pitch of his first MLB at-bat over the wall in center for his first career home run. Valencia spent eight seasons in the minors before getting promoted to provide some catching depth as Dillon Dingler manages a thumb injury. Dingler's injury isn't considered serious and he may return to the lineup soon, which could send Valencia back to Triple-A Toledo, though he's firmly in the mix to provide MLB depth the rest of the season as needed. |
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Jake Rogers Jake Rogers Homers again Thursday
Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 8:23 PM
Rogers went 1-for-1 with two walks and a solo home run in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: With Dillon Dingler getting the night off a day after taking a foul ball off his right thumb, Rogers stepped into the starting lineup and went deep for the second straight game. X-rays came back negative on Dingler's thumb, so he may be able to return soon, but the Tigers also only have three more games before the All-Star break and may play it safe with their starting catcher. If that's the case, Rogers should get a few more chances to shine before returning to a backup role in the second half. |
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Dillon Dingler Dillon Dingler Day-to-day, not in lineup Thursday
Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 3:22 PM
Dingler (thumb) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis: Dingler had to exit Wednesday's game after a foul tip caught him in the right thumb. X-rays came back clean, and Dingler said Thursday that he's feeling "10 times better" a day after the injury, per Logan Reever of Detroit SportsNet. Dingler will avoid the 10-day injured list and is considered day-to-day as he waits for the swelling in his thumb to subside. Jake Rogers is catching for the Tigers on Thursday, and Eduardo Valencia has been called up for depth behind the plate. |
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Jahmai Jones Jahmai Jones Designated for assignment
Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 2:49 PM
The Tigers designated Jones for assignment Thursday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Jones has slashed just .137/.219/.221 across 105 plate appearances with the Tigers this season, so he'll now lose his place on the 26-man and 40-man rosters to make room for Eduardo Valencia. His defensive versatility could make him more valuable to clubs browsing the waiver wire, though he isn't likely to make much of an impact with his bat in the big leagues. |
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Eduardo Valencia Eduardo Valencia Up from Triple-A
Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 2:39 PM
The Tigers recalled Valencia from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.
Analysis: Valencia has spent the entire season in Triple-A, slashing .267/.353/.486 with 16 homers, 49 RBI and 56 runs scored across 331 plate appearances. He'll now be called upon to provide the big club with depth behind the plate while Dillon Dingler manages a thumb injury. Valencia will be making his MLB debut whenever he gets into a game. |
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Troy Melton Troy Melton Career-high nine Ks in win
Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 9:30 AM
Melton (5-1) picked up the win in Wednesday's 6-1 victory over the A's, allowing one unearned run on four hits and a walk over 5.1 innings. He struck out nine.
Analysis: The nine Ks were a career high for Melton, who fired 62 of 91 pitches for strikes and racked up 15 swinging strikes while topping out at 98.7 mph with his fastball. The 25-year-old right-hander has given up one run or fewer in four straight starts since dealing with some back tightness in June, producing a 0.76 ERA, 0.59 WHIP and 27:5 K:BB through 23.2 innings during that impressive stretch. Justin Verlander (hamstring) and Jackson Jobe (elbow) could both return from the IL in early August, but it's hard to imagine Melton losing his spot in the rotation if he continues dealing. |
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Spencer Torkelson Spencer Torkelson Pops 15th home run Wednesday
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 9:51 PM
Torkelson went 1-for-3 with a walk and a three-run home run in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Torkelson continued his strong recent stretch of play with his 15th home run of the season. Over his last 10 games, the slugging first baseman is batting .278 with three long balls and 10 RBI. Torkelson's free-swinging approach leaves him susceptible to slumps, but his power gives him plenty of upside, and he should continue to see ample playing time for a Detroit team that's 20th in the majors in runs scored. |
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Jake Rogers Jake Rogers Supplies offense off bench
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 9:42 PM
Rogers went 2-for-2 with a walk, a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: The veteran catcher entered the game in the second inning after Dillon Dingler took a foul ball off his right thumb. Rogers responded with just his second home run of the season and first since June 3. X-rays came back negative on Dingler, so it appears that the All-Star avoided a more serious injury, though it wouldn't be surprising to see Rogers pick up a start in relief Thursday to give Dingler a little more time to recuperate. |
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Dillon Dingler Dillon Dingler X-rays negative
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 9:05 PM
X-rays on Dingler's right hand came back negative following his removal from Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Dingler was pulled from the game after taking a foul tip off his thumb in the first inning. The Tigers will run a few more tests on him Thursday just to be sure, but it seems as though he escaped the incident without a serious injury. If he needs to miss any extra time, Jake Rogers would be the next man up to start behind the dish. |
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Dillon Dingler Dillon Dingler Leaves Wednesday's game
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 6:23 PM
Dingler was removed from Wednesday's game against the Athletics due to an apparent right thumb injury, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Dingler took a foul tip off his right thumb in the first inning. He's gone back to the locker room to undergo more tests on his injury, and the Tigers should have an update on Dingler during or shortly after Wednesday's game. Jake Rogers will take over at catcher for the rest of the contest in Dingler's absence. |
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Thayron Liranzo Thayron Liranzo Missing Futures Game with injury
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 4:13 PM
Liranzo will not play in the All-Star Futures Game on Sunday due to a left finger laceration, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Analysis: Liranzo was placed on Double-A Erie's 7-day injured list July 3 due to the finger injury. He hasn't progressed enough in his recovery to represent the American League in Sunday's Futures Game and has been replaced by Max Anderson of Triple-A Toledo. Liranzo is slashing .211/.343/.429 with one steal, nine home runs and 31 RBI across 201 plate appearances in Double-A this season. |
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