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Yilber Diaz Yilber Diaz DFA'd by Detroit Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 10:54 PM Diaz was designated for assignment by the Tigers on Monday. Analysis: Diaz was scooped up off waivers from the Diamondbacks in June, though he didn't perform well when given his opportunities in the big leagues. He'll head to the waiver wire after losing out on a 40-man roster spot.
Parker Meadows Parker Meadows Removed from 60-day IL Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 6:13 PM The Tigers activated Meadows (arm) from the 60-day injured list Monday. Analysis: Meadows was close to returning at the end of the season, but there wasn't enough time left for him to make it back after he began a hitting progression in September. He should be in store for a mostly normal offseason after suffering a radial fracture in his left forearm back in April.
Kerry Carpenter Kerry Carpenter Activated from 60-day IL Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 6:07 PM The Tigers activated Carpenter (foot) from the 60-day injured list Monday. Analysis: Carpenter missed the final 56 games of the season with plantar fasciitis in his left foot. He also spent time on the injured list earlier in the season with a shoulder injury. Carpenter appeared in just 81 games last season and slashed an abysmal .208/.276/.416 with 13 home runs, 36 RBI, 27 runs scored and an 18:75 BB:K across 259 plate appearances. The .692 OPS was the lowest single-season mark of Carpenter's career.
Jacob Waguespack Jacob Waguespack Inks deal with Detroit Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 5:58 PM The Tigers signed Waguespack to a one-year, $1.3 million contract Monday. Analysis: Detroit acquired Waguespack from the Brewers in June, and the right-hander settled in as a key bullpen piece for the Tigers over the second half of the season. He produced a 2.49 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 35:18 K:BB across 47 innings.
Drew Anderson Drew Anderson Has $10 million option picked up Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 5:41 PM The Tigers exercised Anderson's $10 million club option for the 2027 season Monday. Analysis: Anderson returned to the MLB last winter after spending the previous four years overseas. In his first season with the Tigers, Anderson logged a 3.67 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 114:43 K:BB across 108 innings. He made 11 starts, including nine following the trade deadline departure of Tarik Skubal in August. He might get a chance to earn a spot in the rotation during the spring.
Tsung-Che Cheng Tsung-Che Cheng Headed to Detroit Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 8:40 PM Cheng was traded from the Red Sox to the Tigers in exchange for cash considerations Thursday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. Analysis: Cheng will head to Detroit ahead of the 2027 campaign. The 25-year-old produced a .256 average with a double, five RBI and seven runs scored over 39 at-bats in 14 regular-season contests with Boston in 2026. Cheng saw more action with Triple-A Worcester, batting .241 with eight home runs, 30 RBI, 52 runs scored and 10 stolen bases over 94 games with the WooSox. He will now look to compete for a major-league opportunity with the Tigers in 2027.
Nick Raquet Nick Raquet Lands with Tigers Sat, Oct 17, 2026, 2:40 PM Raquet (elbow) signed a two-year, minor-league contract with the Tigers on Saturday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports. Analysis: Raquet gave up three runs in 3.2 innings with the Orioles and posted a 3.73 ERA across 41 innings at Triple-A this year before Tommy John surgery put an early end to his season in September. He'll be forced to miss the entire 2027 campaign while he recovers from his procedure, but he'll have an opportunity to carve out a role for himself with the Tigers once he's healthy.
Troy Melton Troy Melton Given clean bill of health Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 9:22 AM Melton is expected to have a normal offseason after a follow-up evaluation on his right forearm found no issues, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. Analysis: Melton's season ended in mid-September due to right forearm tightness/fatigue. It's unclear whether he ever underwent imaging, but regardless, Melton is expected to be ready to go through his typical offseason routine. The young right-hander got a late start to the 2026 campaign because of an elbow strain, but he was excellent in 20 starts after returning, collecting a 2.76 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 94:37 K:BB over 114.1 innings.
Reese Olson Reese Olson Expected to be ready for spring Fri, Oct 9, 2026, 1:24 PM Olson (shoulder) is taking part in a throwing progression and is expected to be ready for spring training, MLB.com reports. Analysis: Olson missed the entire 2026 season following a right shoulder labral repair in early February. Setbacks cannot be ruled out as he works his way back from major shoulder surgery, but as things stand right now the Tigers believe he'll be ready to compete for a rotation spot during spring training.
Brant Hurter Brant Hurter Optioned before season finale Tue, Sep 29, 2026, 9:19 AM The Tigers optioned Hurter to the rookie-level Florida Complex League on Sunday. Analysis: The transaction was merely procedural, as Hurter wasn't in line to pitch in Sunday's season finale versus the Pirates after tossing 1.2 innings in relief a day earlier. The Tigers reinstated Jack Flaherty (forearm) from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Hurter wrapped up the 2026 season with a 3.06 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 24:15 K:BB in 35.1 innings across 29 appearances.
Jack Flaherty Jack Flaherty Closes season with two-inning outing Tue, Sep 29, 2026, 9:12 AM Flaherty (forearm) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Sunday and struck out one batter while allowing one hit and no walks over two scoreless innings in the Tigers' 4-2 loss to the Pirates in the season finale. Analysis: Flaherty, who had been on the shelf since July 21 due to right flexor inflammation, made a pair of rehab appearances with Triple-A Toledo before being cleared to rejoin the Tigers ahead of the season finale. Since he wasn't fully stretched out for a starting role, Flaherty ended up making his first appearance out of the bullpen since the 2023 campaign. The 30-year-old righty is scheduled for unrestricted free agency this winter.
Kevin McGonigle Kevin McGonigle Caps first campaign with homer Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 6:11 PM McGonigle went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Pirates. Analysis: McGonigle finished his stellar rookie campaign with a bang, launching a solo homer in his final at-bat of the year. The 22-year-old concludes the season slashing .278/.376/.430 with 18 home runs, 72 RBI, 97 runs scored and 12 steals across 707 plate appearances and is all but a lock for the American League Rookie of the Year Award.
River Ryan River Ryan Chased early in loss Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 6:00 PM Ryan (0-1) took the loss against the Pirates on Sunday, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks with three strikeouts over 1.1 innings. Analysis: Ryan allowed a leadoff homer and struggled overall, throwing just 21 of 39 pitches for strikes with four whiffs. The 28-year-old yielded two earned runs over 4.1 innings in a two-start stint with the Tigers and posted a 4.39 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 47:9 K:BB across 41 Triple-A frames this season. He was a prized asset in the Tarik Skubal trade with the Dodgers and should factor into the Tigers' rotation plans in 2027.
Dillon Dingler Dillon Dingler Sitting for season finale Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 11:56 AM Dingler is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates. Analysis: Eduardo Valencia will be rewarded for his walk-off homer Saturday with a start behind the plate in the regular-season finale. Barring an appearance off the bench, Dingler will finish the 2026 campaign with a .243 average, 27 homers, 91 RBI and 72 runs scored across 605 plate appearances.
Justin Verlander Justin Verlander Emotional farewell at Comerica Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 7:11 PM Verlander didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Pirates, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk over 5.1 innings. He struck out six. Analysis: In his first start since March 30, and the final outing of his Hall of Fame career, the 43-year-old Verlander showed he still had something left in the tank. He did serve up solo shots to Brandon Lowe and Jacob Gonzalez and left the mound in line for a loss, but the Tigers made sure that didn't happen by rallying in the ninth inning, as Eduardo Valencia walked it off with a homer. When Verlander did get lifted after 91 pitches (57 strikes), it was his daughter who came to the mound instead of manager A.J. Hinch to collect him and lead him into retirement. Verlander finishes his career with 3,560 strikeouts, eighth all time in MLB history.
Jacob Waguespack Jacob Waguespack Earns win in relief Saturday Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 7:08 PM Waguespack (2-2) tossed 1.1 scoreless innings of relief to earn the win in Saturday's 4-3 victory over the Pirates. He allowed two hits and struck out two. Analysis: In the final start of Justin Verlander's legendary career, it was Waguespack who earned the win out of the bullpen when Eduardo Valencia walked things off with a two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning. Waguespack has quietly put together a strong season with a 2.49 ERA and 0.91 WHIP across 47 innings, though he's only struck out 35 batters. A lack of overpowering stuff will likely keep the righty in a middle-relief role heading into next year, though he's certainly done well in his first MLB action since 2024 after bouncing around the minors in 2025.
Hao-Yu Lee Hao-Yu Lee Reaches four times in win Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 7:00 PM Lee went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double and a run scored in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Pirates. Analysis: Lee continued his strong recent stretch of a play with another multi-hit performance. Over his last eight games, the rookie infielder is batting .371 with a home run, four runs scored and four RBI. Lee will get one more chance to add to his stats if he's in the lineup Sunday before turning his attention toward 2027. The 23-year-old has shown plenty of promise and figures to be a key part of Detroit's future plans.
Eduardo Valencia Eduardo Valencia Walks it off Saturday Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 5:09 PM Valencia went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Pirates. Analysis: His one knock was a big one, as Valencia lofted a curveball from Pittsburgh closer Mason Montgomery just over the wall in left field for a walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth inning. It was Valencia's seventh homer in 41 games since making his big-league debut in early July, a stretch in which he's also delivered a stunning .344/.383/.624 slash line. Dillon Dingler is locked in as Detroit's No. 1 catcher, but Valencia has made a strong case to be a regular part of the lineup in 2027, either at DH or behind the plate when Dingler gets a day off.
Kerry Carpenter Kerry Carpenter Moves to 60-day IL Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 10:32 AM The Tigers transferred Carpenter (foot) to the 60-day injured list Saturday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. Analysis: Carpenter has already been ruled out from returning this year due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot, so the Tigers will move him to the 60-day IL to create space on the 40-man roster for Justin Verlander (hamstring/hip), who is slated to start Saturday's game.
Andrew Sears Andrew Sears Optioned to Triple-A Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 10:28 AM The Tigers optioned Sears to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. Analysis: Sears will depart the active roster to make room for Justin Verlander (hamstring/hip), who was activated to start Saturday's contest. Sears posted a 2.16 ERA and 1.03 WHIP over 58.1 innings in the minors this season but struggled mightily in the big leagues, allowing 15 earned runs in just 19 frames.