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Framber Valdez Framber Valdez Struggles with homers in loss
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 11:17 PM
Valdez (3-5) picked up the loss in Wednesday in the 6-4 defeat to the Twins where he allowed four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out two in five innings.
Analysis: Valdez gave up two home runs to Royce Lewis and Byron Buxton, which accounted for all of his earned runs in the game. The lefty only pitched 75 pitches before exiting the game and earned his third loss in his last five starts. The All-Star's strikeout percentage this year is down 4.7 percent, which has made it so more runners are on base and Valdez has had to pitch inefficiently in many starts. |
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Beau Brieske Beau Brieske Logs first scoreless outing
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 10:37 PM
Brieske worked around three hits and a walk to toss 1.2 scoreless innings of relief in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Twins.
Analysis: Brieske wasn't particularly sharp, but it was still a step in the right direction for him, as he had allowed three runs in each of his previous two outings this season. The righty had been on the injured list all year after suffering a left adductor strain toward the end of spring training, and it looks like he's still shaking off some rust after returning in late May. Brieske should see his bullpen role grow as he settles in, though he may have limited fantasy upside working in middle relief. |
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Gleyber Torres Gleyber Torres Tallies three hits in loss
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 10:24 PM
Torres went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double and an RBI in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Twins.
Analysis: Torres has been heating up lately with three three-hit performances across his last six games, and he's batting a robust .417 during the stretch. Overall, the veteran infielder now has a .283/.398/.379 slash line in 39 contests, and after missing about a month due to an oblique strain, he once again looks like a reliable fantasy contributor near the top of Detroit's lineup. |
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Kevin McGonigle Kevin McGonigle Shows patient eye, scores twice
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 10:16 PM
McGonigle went 0-for-2 with three walks and two runs scored in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Twins.
Analysis: While he didn't record any hits, McGonigle was still able to get on base frequently due to his good eye at the plate. The rookie now has 42 walks this season in 65 games versus only 38 strikeouts, and his .394 on-base percentage reflects his patient approach. McGonigle is locked in as Detroit's primary leadoff hitter, and he's having a tremendous debut campaign from a fantasy perspective. |
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Jacob Waguespack Jacob Waguespack Dealt to Tigers
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 5:49 PM
The Brewers traded Waguespack to the Tigers on Wednesday in exchange for cash or a player to be named later, Jack Stern of BrewerFanatic.com reports.
Analysis: Waguespack has posted a 1.74 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in 20.2 innings at Triple-A Nashville this season. He didn't own a 40-man roster spot with the Brewers, so he'll remain in the minors upon joining his new organization and figures to provide bullpen depth at Triple-A Toledo. |
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Zach McKinstry Zach McKinstry Making third straight start
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 2:10 PM
McKinstry will start in center field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: After earning a Silver Slugger Award as a utility player in 2025, McKinstry has noticed a big drop in production to begin the current season but has begun to show signs of life at the plate since the calendar flipped to June. Through his first five games on the month, McKinstry has gone 5-for-15 with a triple, four walks and four runs. He'll be rewarded with a third consecutive start and appears to have at least temporarily moved ahead of Matt Vierling and Wenceel Perez in the pecking order for one of two spots at the bottom of the Detroit lineup. |
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Wenceel Perez Wenceel Perez Sitting again Wednesday
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 2:07 PM
Perez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Perez will head to the bench for the second day in a row while the Tigers roll out a starting outfield of Riley Greene, Zach McKinstry and Kerry Carpenter from left to right. After producing a .738 OPS over 100 games in 2025, Perez has taken a big step back this season, slashing just .176/.241/.333 across 166 plate appearances. Perez could be relegated to a part-time role until his bat begins to heat up. |
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Matt Vierling Matt Vierling Left out of starting nine
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 2:05 PM
Vierling is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Vierling will head to the bench after having gone hitless in eight at-bats over his last three games, dropping his average to .208 through 188 plate appearances on the season. Zach McKinstry will get the nod in center field in place of Vierling on Wednesday. |
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Troy Melton Troy Melton Escapes with win despite long balls
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 8:46 AM
Melton (3-0) picked up the win Tuesday, giving up four runs on eight hits over five innings in a 10-4 victory over the Twins. He struck out five without walking a batter.
Analysis: The lack of free passes saved Melton's bacon, as he served up four solo homers on a night when the ball was flying out of Comerica Park. The right-hander has more than held his own in four starts since coming off the IL for his season debut in late May, posting a 2.81 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 14:6 K:BB in 25.2 innings, but with Tarik Skubal (elbow), Casey Mize (thigh) and Justin Verlander (hip) all on track to make their own returns over the next week or so, Melton's spot in the rotation is far from secure. The 25-year-old does appear set to make at least one more start for the Tigers, on the road early next week in Houston. |
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Dillon Dingler Dillon Dingler Bops two homers in win
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 8:28 AM
Dingler went 4-for-5 with two home runs, a double, four RBI and three runs Tuesday in the Tigers' 10-4 win over the Twins.
Analysis: After batting just .140 over his final 12 games of May, Dingler has sizzled at the plate since the calendar flipped to June. Dingler has fueled the Tigers' 6-1 start to the month, slashing .393/.438/1.000 with five home runs, 14 RBI and nine runs. The 27-year-old has been an excellent value pick for fantasy managers, as he currently ranks third among all catchers in home runs (16), seventh in runs (32) and first in RBI (48) on the season. |
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Kyle Finnegan Kyle Finnegan Earns ninth hold
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 10:59 PM
Finnegan tossed 1.2 scoreless innings and earned a hold in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Twins. He walked one and struck out three.
Analysis: Finnegan got the last two batters of the seventh inning and then worked through the eighth for the Tigers. With Kenley Jansen (pelvis) on the IL, Finnegan has gotten some run as Detroit's closer, but he's blown four saves in five chances this year. The Tigers have seemingly turned to Will Vest to end games instead, though Finnegan has been effective overall with a 2.01 ERA across 31.1 innings out of the bullpen this season. The righty also leads the team with nine holds. |
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Riley Greene Riley Greene Provides jolt Tuesday
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 10:46 PM
Greene went 1-for-3 with a walk, a home run, an additional run scored and two total RBI in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Greene ended a mini 0-for-7 slump over his previous two games with his seventh home run of the season in an easy Detroit win. The star outfielder is batting .316 over his last 10 contests with three long balls, five runs scored and six RBI. It looks like Greene is hitting his stride as he continues to drive the offense for the Tigers, and he remains a top-flight fantasy option. |
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Tarik Skubal Tarik Skubal Could return Saturday
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 7:53 PM
Skubal (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Skubal struck out six batters in five innings during his rehab start at High-A West Michigan on Sunday, and he said Tuesday that he hasn't had any problems recovering from his appearance. He added that he expects things to go well during his bullpen session Wednesday, and if the Tigers are satisfied with his performance, it could be the final hurdle in his recovery from left elbow surgery. Skubal typically throws a bullpen session three days before he's scheduled to start, so he would be lined up to make his return Saturday against the Guardians in Cleveland. |
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Casey Mize Casey Mize Strong showing during rehab start
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 6:54 PM
Mize (adductor) tossed five innings, allowing one run on three hits and a walk while striking out five during his rehab start with Single-A Lakeland on Tuesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Mize was making what could be his first and last start during his minor-league rehab assignment, notching 36 strikes over 55 total pitches. The right-hander appears to be on track toward being activated from the 15-day injured list when first eligible Sunday in Cleveland. |
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Wenceel Perez Wenceel Perez Not in Tuesday's lineup
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 2:07 PM
Perez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Perez started the previous two games and has a .934 OPS with six extra-base hits (four homers) in his past 11 contests, but he'll take a seat for Tuesday's series opener. Kerry Carpenter is manning right field while Colt Keith handles the DH spot for Detroit. |
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Back on IL
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 12:12 PM
Single-A Lakeland placed Salcedo on the 7-day injured list June 3 with an undisclosed injury.
Analysis: Salcedo last pitched May 29, giving up four earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out one in three innings in his fifth appearance of the season. He made his season debut April 24 after missing the start of the year recovering from meniscus surgery. |
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Burch Smith Burch Smith Begins throwing progression
Mon, Jun 8, 2026, 10:07 AM
Smith (shoulder) started a throwing program Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Shortly after landing on the 15-day injured list May 22 due to right shoulder inflammation, Smith received a cortisone shot to address the injury. After responding well to the injection, Smith is beginning to ramp up again and could re-emerge as an option in the Detroit bullpen later this month. He'll likely require a brief rehab assignment prior to being activated from the IL. |
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Jack Flaherty Jack Flaherty Allows three runs in no-decision
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 9:02 PM
Flaherty allowed three runs on six hits across five innings and did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Mariners. He walked one and struck out seven.
Analysis: Flaherty earned his first win of the season his last time out but was unable to fully carry that momentum into his next start. The righty has now allowed three earned runs or more in five of his last six appearances, and he's sitting with an underwhelming 5.31 ERA overall. Flaherty at least had the strikeout stuff working Sunday, which pushed him up to 77 this year across 62.2 innings. That's the upside that makes Flaherty intriguing for fantasy managers, though he's yet to put everything together this year. He's penciled in to face the Guardians on the road Saturday the next time he takes the mound. |
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Will Vest Will Vest Secures win Sunday
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 8:53 PM
Vest (2-4) pitched a scoreless inning of relief to earn the win in Sunday's 5-4 victory over the Mariners. He allowed a hit and struck out one.
Analysis: Vest worked through the top of the ninth inning on 10 pitches, then secured his second win of the year when the Tigers scored twice in the bottom half to turn a 4-3 deficit into a 5-4 win. The veteran righty has had a bumpy season, and a five-run outing back on May 26 is a big reason he's sitting with an inflated 6.53 ERA. However, with Kenley Jansen (pelvis) on the injured list, Vest is Detroit's most experienced healthy reliever, and he should continue to see high-leverage work as a result. |
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Wenceel Perez Wenceel Perez Triples, drives in two Sunday
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 8:47 PM
Perez went 2-for-3 with a walk, a triple, a run scored and two RBI in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Mariners.
Analysis: Batting ninth, Perez provided a jolt for the Tigers, which he's managed to do more frequently lately. Over his last 15 games, the outfielder is batting .316 with five extra-base hits, two stolen bases, seven RBI and 11 runs scored. It's still been a mostly down season for Perez, though his recent stretch at least gives fantasy managers some degree of optimism. |
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