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Framber Valdez Framber Valdez Wild in loss
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 10:14 PM
Valdez (7-8) took the loss versus the Guardians Wednesday, allowing four runs on six hits and five walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Valdez struggled to find the zone consistently Wednesday, with only 64 of his 102 pitches going for strikes as well as five walks. This was the most walks given up by Valdez since April 24, and it came after back-to-back seven inning quality starts. The 32-year-old is slated to pitch in Pittsburgh next week. |
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Gleyber Torres Gleyber Torres Homers in loss Wednesday
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 9:16 PM
Torres went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Guardians.
Analysis: Torres was the only Detroit player with multiple hits and he also delivered his eighth home run of the season in the third inning, which gave the Tigers a short-lived 3-2 lead. The veteran infielder batted leadoff in this one for the first time since Aug. 2, with Kevin McGonigle sliding down from first to third in the lineup against lefty Foster Griffin. Whether he's batting leadoff or not, Torres should regularly occupy a spot near the top of Detroit's order most days, and he should remain a steady if not spectacular fantasy performer. |
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Colt Keith Colt Keith Sitting against southpaw
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 4:12 PM
Keith is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.
Analysis: The Tigers will keep Keith on the bench along with fellow left-handed hitter Zach McKinstry while southpaw Foster Griffin takes the hill for the Guardians. Gleyber Torres will get a day off from playing second base but will remain in the lineup at designated hitter while Keith exits the starting nine. |
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Zach McKinstry Zach McKinstry Idle against southpaw
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 4:10 PM
McKinstry is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.
Analysis: The Tigers will keep McKinstry on the bench along with fellow left-handed hitter Colt Keith while southpaw Foster Griffin takes the hill for the Guardians. Corey Julks was called up from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday and will step in for McKinstry in right field in his Tigers debut. |
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Corey Julks Corey Julks Added to major-league roster
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 4:08 PM
The Tigers selected Julks' contract from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday.
Analysis: He's taking the roster spot vacated by the injured Riley Greene (hamstring) and will start in right field and bat ninth in Wednesday's game versus the Guardians. Julks has slashed .273/.347/.453 with 15 home runs in 86 games this season with Toledo. The right-handed-hitting Julks could see regular reps against lefties as the Tigers navigate multiple injuries in their outfield. |
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Dropped from 40-man roster
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 4:06 PM
The Tigers designated Watson for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: Detroit added Watson to its 40-man roster July 19, but he remained at Triple-A Toledo and didn't wind up making any appearances for the big club before getting DFA'd to clear room for Corey Julks, whose contract was selected from Triple-A. While handling a swingman role at Toledo this season, Watson has submitted a 3.27 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 38:18 K:BB over 55 innings. |
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Riley Greene Riley Greene Lands on IL with hamstring strain
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 4:01 PM
The Tigers placed Greene on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a right hamstring strain.
Analysis: Greene sustained the injury in the second inning of the Tigers' 6-4 win over the Guardians on Tuesday, either when he was hit on his right leg by a pitch or when he was running the bases shortly thereafter. The Tigers may not know the extent of Greene's injury until he undergoes an MRI, but the club will elect to hold him out for at least the next week and a half. Detroit called up Corey Julks from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move, and the Tigers will likely lean on a combination of Julks, Ben Malgeri and James Outman to fill in in left field while Greene is on the mend. |
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Yilber Diaz Yilber Diaz Dispatched back to Triple-A
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 2:48 PM
The Tigers optioned Diaz to Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: He's being sent out in order to make space for the return of Enmanuel De Jesus (personal) from the paternity list. Diaz made one scoreless appearance during his brief stint with the Tigers. |
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Enmanuel De Jesus Enmanuel De Jesus Reinstated from paternity leave
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 2:45 PM
The Tigers activated De Jesus (personal) from the paternity leave list Wednesday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: De Jesus was away from the team for only one day while welcoming a new addition to the family. Yilber Diaz was sent down to Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding roster move. |
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Kevin McGonigle Kevin McGonigle Drives in three in Tuesday's win
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 8:50 AM
McGonigle went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and three RBI in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Guardians.
Analysis: The 21-year-old infielder put the Tigers in the lead for good with his two-run double in the fifth inning. McGonigle has hit safely in five straight games, going 9-for-22 (.409), and since the All-Star break the AL Rookie of the Year favorite has compiled a .308/.387/.473 slash line with four homers, 14 RBI and 19 runs in 22 contests. |
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Drew Anderson Drew Anderson Still not fully stretched out
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 8:46 AM
Anderson didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Guardians, allowing one run on four hits and two walks over four innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: The right-hander pitched well and tossed a season-high 70 pitches (44 for strikes), but Anderson continues to face workload restrictions as a member of the rotation. Over two starts since having his role changed last week, he's worked just 7.2 innings but has given up only one run with a 4:3 K:BB. Jack Flaherty (forearm) remains in his throwing progression and has no target date for his return, while Justin Verlander (hamstring) has yet to throw off a mound and River Ryan (hamstring) is still on the IL at Triple-A, so Anderson will continue patching the hole in the Tigers' rotation for the foreseeable future. He's set to make his next start at home this weekend against the White Sox, and he might get enough leeway to qualify for a win. |
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Kenley Jansen Kenley Jansen Allows run but secures 14th save
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 9:18 PM
Jansen allowed a run on a hit and two walks across an inning of relief but managed to secure the save in Tuesday's 6-4 victory over the Guardians.
Analysis: Jansen got the top of the ninth inning staked to a 6-3 lead and it was a struggle for Detroit's closer, as he needed 29 pitches to retire three batters. The subpar outing was still enough for the veteran reliever to record his 14th save of the season, and he's been mostly good lately with a 2.00 ERA and 14 strikeouts across 10 innings in his last 10 appearances. Jansen has no real competition for the closer role at the moment, which gives him fantasy value even though he's not the same dominant force he was earlier in his career. |
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Jacob Waguespack Jacob Waguespack Earns first 2026 win
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 9:11 PM
Waguespack (1-1) tossed two scoreless innings of relief and earned the win in Tuesday's 6-4 victory over the Guardians. He allowed two hits and a walk.
Analysis: Drew Anderson, who has mostly worked in relief this season, got the start for Detroit and held his own across four innings. However, he didn't go long enough to qualify for the win, which opened the door for Waguespack, who worked the fifth and sixth. The righty earned his first win in the majors since he won five games as a rookie back in 2019. Waguespack isn't in a super fantasy-friendly role at the moment, but he's pitched well this year with 1.52 ERA and 0.89 WHIP across 23.2 innings out of Detroit's bullpen. |
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Riley Greene Riley Greene Dealing with hamstring injury
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 7:09 PM
Greene exited Tuesday's game versus Cleveland in the third inning as a result of right hamstring tightness.
Analysis: Greene was hit by a pitch on his right leg while leading off the bottom of the second frame, and it's possible that he tweaked his hamstring while running the bases during the inning. Greene can be considered day-to-day for the time being, and any additional information on the injury will likely come following the conclusion of Tuesday's contest. |
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Riley Greene Riley Greene Exits early after HBP
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 6:21 PM
Greene (leg) was removed from Tuesday's contest against the Guardians in the third inning, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Analysis: Greene took a 92.1 mph sinker from Cleveland right-hander Tanner Bibee off his right leg to open the bottom of the second inning, and he was ultimately able to stay in the game long enough to score on a one-out RBI double by Spencer Torkelson. Greene was then taken out of the game prior to the top of the third frame, and Ben Malgeri took over in left field. Greene will likely undergo imaging on the leg, and more information on his status will likely be provided in the near future. |
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Hits IL
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 5:33 PM
The Tigers placed Mayfield on the 7-day injured list Tuesday, Emily Waldon of Baseball America reports.
Analysis: Mayfield, who was acquired by the Tigers at the trade deadline, will have to wait a bit more before he makes his organizational debut. The details of why he was placed on the injured list Tuesday have not been revealed. |
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Wenceel Perez Wenceel Perez Pulled off rehab assignment
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 2:53 PM
Perez (orbital) was pulled off his rehab assignment Tuesday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday that Perez's vision is not yet back to normal after initially suffering an orbital fracture June 16 when an exercise band snapped back and hit Perez in the eye. During his rehab assignment, Perez went 0-for-12 at the plate with a sacrifice fly and six strikeouts. It appears he's looking at an extended absence. |
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Will Vest Will Vest Undergoes hip procedure
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 2:49 PM
Vest (elbow) underwent hip surgery Tuesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Vest had already been ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 season after previously undergoing elbow surgery to address a stress fracture. He's now looking at dual rehabs and is expected to be sidelined for several months. The 31-year-old Vest recorded a 6.08 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 27:10 K:BB across 26.2 innings over 27 appearances this season. |
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Tanner Rainey Tanner Rainey Contract selected by Detroit
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 2:19 PM
The Tigers selected Rainey's contract from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday.
Analysis: Rainey will make his first appearance in the big leagues this season after having his contract selected by Detroit on Tuesday. The 32-year-old has posted a 5-3 record, 2.32 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 60:26 K:BB through 42.2 innings at Triple-A Toledo this season. Rainey's promotion comes in the wake of Enmanuel De Jesus heading out on paternity leave. |
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Enmanuel De Jesus Enmanuel De Jesus Placed on paternity leave
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 2:14 PM
Detroit placed De Jesus on the paternity list on Tuesday, per Evan Woodbery of MLive.com.
Analysis: With the birth of his child on the way, the Tigers are placing De Jesus on paternity leave. The 29-year-old can spend up to three days on the paternity list, so he should be back with the Tigers by Friday's series opener versus the White Sox. |
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