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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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Kenley Jansen Kenley Jansen Nails down 12th save
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:04 AM
Jansen struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his 12th save of the season in a 2-1 win over the Royals.
Analysis: The veteran closer needed only eight pitches (seven strikes) to get the job done. Jansen has a pristine 0.00 ERA in July over 7.1 innings, allowing just three hits with an 8:6 K:BB while converting all three of his save chances. If the Tigers decide to be buyers and not sellers at the trade deadline, bullpen help will likely be at the top of the shopping list, but Jansen's spot as closer seems relatively secure. |
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Tarik Skubal Tarik Skubal Fans dozen Royals in seventh win
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:01 AM
Skubal (7-5) picked up the win Friday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks over 7.1 innings in a 2-1 victory over the Royals. He struck out 12.
Analysis: The dozen strikeouts were a season high for the two-time reigning AL Cy Young Award winner, and Skubal's changeup was particularly vicious, generating 10 whiffs on 14 swings as he put together his eighth quality start of the year. The trade rumors swirling about Skubal haven't been a distraction for him, and over four outings in July he's delivered a 1.48 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 35:5 K:BB over 24.1 innings. He lines up to make what could be his final start as a Tiger at home next week against the Orioles. |
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Javier Baez Javier Baez Moving rehab to Triple-A
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 4:31 PM
Baez (ankle) will move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Analysis: Baez made two appearances for Single-A Lakehead earlier this week and is ready to take the next step in his recovery from a right ankle sprain that landed him on the injured list in late April. He'll need multiple reps in center field and shortstop before being cleared to return from the 60-day IL. |
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Burch Smith Burch Smith Setback on rehab assignment
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 3:30 PM
Smith is being evaluated after exiting a rehab appearance with Triple-A Toledo on Thursday with right shoulder/lat discomfort, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Smith was making his second rehab appearance after missing nearly two months with right shoulder inflammation, so it's a worrisome setback. More should be known about the reliever's condition in the coming days. |
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Kevin McGonigle Kevin McGonigle Resting Friday
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 2:01 PM
McGonigle is out of the lineup for the Tigers' matchup against the Royals on Friday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Analysis: Despite riding a six-game hitting streak since July 18, McGonigle will take the day off Friday. Zach McKinstry will man shortstop and bat seventh for Detroit. |
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Casey Mize Casey Mize Cleared to start Saturday
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 10:04 AM
Mize (groin/wrist) is listed as the Tigers' scheduled starting pitcher for Saturday's game against the Royals at Comerica Park.
Analysis: Mize was forced out of his previous start Sunday in Anaheim midway through the fourth inning due to a mild aggravation of a groin injury in addition to a left wrist contusion, which he sustained after taking a comebacker off his hand. Per MLB.com, the right-hander wasn't troubled by either health concern while going through his normal routine between starts, so he should be free of restrictions during Saturday's outing. Since allowing a season-high five earned runs in his second start of the season April 6 in Minnesota, Mize has submitted a 2.43 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 69:14 K:BB in 70.1 innings over his subsequent 13 appearances. |
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James Outman James Outman Delivers go-ahead home run
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 3:24 AM
Outman went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Royals.
Analysis: Outman supplied most of Detroit's offense Thursday when he took John Schreiber deep in the seventh inning, giving him four home runs on the season. While the blast proved decisive, it has otherwise been a difficult month for the outfielder, who owns a .128 batting average (6-for-47) and 42.6 percent strikeout rate across 16 games in July. Overall, Outman has struggled to a .159/.218/.297 slash line this season. |
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Kyle Finnegan Kyle Finnegan Cleans up mess for second save
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 3:09 AM
Finnegan earned the save Thursday against the Royals, recording the final two outs in a 4-3 victory.
Analysis: With Kenley Jansen unavailable after pitching three of the previous four days, Drew Sommers got the initial call in the ninth but was pulled after allowing a walk and a single. Finnegan entered with two runners on and one out and needed just two pitches to induce a game-ending double play from Salvador Perez, earning his second save of the season and first since April 30. While the veteran right-hander owns a respectable 2.36 ERA with a 1.42 WHIP and 35:25 K:BB across 45.2 innings, he has struggled to protect leads this season, getting charged with six blown saves. |
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Troy Melton Troy Melton Sharp in no-decision
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 2:57 AM
Melton did not factor into the decision Thursday against the Royals, allowing two runs on five hits and four walks while striking out five over five innings.
Analysis: Melton escaped a bases-loaded jam in the first inning and carried a shutout into the sixth before allowing a leadoff single and a two-run homer to Isaac Collins, ending his afternoon. Despite the late damage, the right-hander continued his impressive consistency, holding opponents to two runs or fewer in nine of his 10 starts this season. Melton owns a stellar 1.95 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 55:19 K:BB across 60 innings and is lined up to make his next start at home against the Orioles. |
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Carlos Perez Carlos Perez Catches on with Tigers
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 8:31 AM
The Tigers signed Perez to a minor-league contract Wednesday.
Analysis: Perez has split this season between Triple-A Sugar Land in the Astros organization and the Mexican League. The 35-year-old last appeared in the big leagues in 2023 and is merely a catching depth addition for Detroit. |
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Keider Montero Keider Montero Fans eight in win
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 10:09 PM
Montero (7-5) allowed one run on three hits and struck out eight without walking a batter over 5.1 innings to earn the win over the Cubs on Wednesday.
Analysis: Montero was back in the rotation for the first time since he threw seven shutout innings June 26 versus the Astros. The right-hander had moved to the bullpen for much of July, but he could take claim of a starting role once again since Jack Flaherty (forearm) went on the injured list Tuesday and Casey Mize is dealing with groin tightness and a wrist issue. For the season, Montero has been a fine option in any role, pitching to a 3.14 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 78:22 K:BB through 106 innings over 22 appearances (16 starts). Assuming Montero remains the top option to cover a starting role in Flaherty's absence, the former is lined up for a home start versus the Orioles early next week. |
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Kenley Jansen Kenley Jansen Extends scoreless streak Wednesday
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 10:02 PM
Jansen tossed a clean inning of relief in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Cubs. He walked one and struck out one.
Analysis: Jansen was used in the ninth inning to close things out for the Tigers, though it wasn't a save situation due to the four-run lead. The veteran has righted the ship after a rough patch in May and June, as he's now logged seven straight scoreless appearances, during which time he's recorded a win and two saves. Overall, Jansen has a 4.05 ERA and 30 strikeouts across 26.2 innings this season, and he leads Detroit with 11 saves. |
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Hao-Yu Lee Hao-Yu Lee Launches key home run Wednesday
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 9:54 PM
Lee went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Cubs.
Analysis: Lee hit his fifth home run of the season in the fourth inning against Chicago starter Colin Rea with two runners on, which helped break the game open for the Tigers. The 23-year-old has held his own during his rookie campaign with a .256 batting average and .685 OPS across 60 contests. However, the recent return of Gleyber Torres (oblique) from the injured list is likely to cut into Lee's playing time at second base. |
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Spencer Torkelson Spencer Torkelson Launches 19th home run
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 9:49 PM
Torkelson went 2-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Cubs.
Analysis: Torkelson hit his 19th home run of the season in the second inning against Chicago starter Colin Rea. The slugging first baseman has now gone deep five times across his last 11 games as he continues to find his power stroke following a slow start to the season. Torkelson is seeking his second straight 30-homer campaign and third overall in his MLB career. |
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Kerry Carpenter Kerry Carpenter Back in action Wednesday
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 4:21 PM
Carpenter (heel) will serve as the DH and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Cubs, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Analysis: Carpenter had been playing through a bruised heel for a couple of days before eventually sitting out Tuesday's game, but he now seems ready to go for Wednesday's series finale. The 28-year-old has been stuck in a cold spell at the plate recently, going 0-for-26 with nine strikeouts in his last 10 games. |
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