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Hao-Yu Lee Hao-Yu Lee Drives in three runs Saturday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 4:54 PM
Lee went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a triple, a walk, two runs and three RBI in an 11-7 win against the Rockies on Saturday.
Analysis: Lee was one of three Tigers to log a trio of hits, and all three of those knocks went for extra bases. The infielder drove in a run with a double in the fourth inning and added a clutch two-run, two-out triple in the eighth. Lee was in need of a strong performance, as he'd gone 1-for-17 with nine strikeouts (albeit with six walks) over his previous six games. He's started three of Detroit's past five contests. |
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Andrew Sears Andrew Sears Struggles in spot start Saturday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 4:24 PM
Sears allowed four runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out five batters over 4.1 innings in a no-decision against Colorado on Saturday.
Analysis: Sears was recalled from Triple-A early in the day to make his fourth career MLB appearance (and second start). The southpaw got through two scoreless frames but then allowed two runs in each of the third and fourth innings. Sears did show good command with 51 of his 77 pitches thrown for strikes, but the seven hits he allowed were his most in a big-league appearance so far. Sears may return to the minors soon, as Jack Flaherty (forearm) could return from the injured list next week. |
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Kenley Jansen Kenley Jansen Notches 19th save
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:57 AM
Jansen struck out the only batter he faced Friday to record his 19th save of the season in a 6-2 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: Brant Hurter ran into trouble in the ninth inning, forcing Jansen into the game with two outs and the potential tying run on deck, and the veteran closer got the job done by fanning Connor Norby on just four pitches. Jansen has been mostly dialed in since the All-Star break, and over his last 16.1 innings and 18 appearances he's put together a 2.20 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 20:9 K:BB with three wins and eight saves. |
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Framber Valdez Framber Valdez Reaches double-digit wins
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:52 AM
Valdez (10-10) picked up the win Friday, allowing one unearned run on six hits and two walks over six innings in a 6-2 victory over the Rockies. He struck out two.
Analysis: The veteran southpaw delivered his fourth straight quality start, and 16th of the season, on 90 pitches (58 strikes). Valdez has found a groove late in the year, and over his last eight outings since the beginning of August he's produced a 2.86 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 29:19 K:BB in 50.1 innings with a 5-3 record. He'll look to keep rolling in his next start, which is set to come on the road next week in Toronto. |
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Justin Verlander Justin Verlander Throws against hitters
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:34 AM
Verlander (hamstring/hip) threw a mound session Saturday with hitters standing in, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Although the batters Verlander faced weren't taking any swings, Saturday's session marks a tangible step forward for the future Hall of Famer. He's already confirmed that he will retire at the end of the year, and the Tigers are hoping that he'll be able to make one last start during the final weekend of the regular season. |
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Gleyber Torres Gleyber Torres On bench Saturday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:03 AM
Torres isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: Torres will step out of the lineup Saturday after going 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in the series opener. Hao-Yu Lee will start at second base with Torres on the bench, and Colt Keith will work as the designated hitter. |
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Zach McKinstry Zach McKinstry Idle Saturday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:00 AM
McKinstry isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Colorado.
Analysis: McKinstry will retreat to the bench Saturday after going just 3-for-20 across his first six games of September. Brett Callahan starts in right field, batting eighth. |
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Dillon Dingler Dillon Dingler Resting Saturday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 9:57 AM
Dingler isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: Dingler will get a breather after snapping his power drought with a two-run home run during Friday's victory. Eduardo Valencia will fill in at catcher and bat fifth. |
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Andrew Sears Andrew Sears Recalled ahead of start
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 9:40 AM
The Tigers recalled Sears from Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.
Analysis: Sears will come up from Toledo to make what will likely be a spot start Saturday against the Rockies in Detroit. The rookie owns a 2.01 ERA and 1.01 WHIP across 44.2 innings in the minors this season but has allowed six earned runs in 12.1 frames with the Tigers. |
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Keider Montero Keider Montero Placed on paternity list
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 9:36 AM
The Tigers placed Montero on the paternity list Saturday.
Analysis: Montero will be permitted to miss up to three games while he welcomes a new addition to his family. Andrew Sears was recalled in a corresponding move to start Saturday's game against the Rockies. |
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Riley Greene Riley Greene Nears cycle in win
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 9:33 PM
Greene went 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, a run scored and two RBI in Friday's 6-2 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: Greene needed just his 20th home run of the season to record his first career cycle in the majors. Now that he's healthy following a few weeks on the injured list with a strained hamstring, the star outfielder is heating up at the plate. In nine games since returning, Greene is batting .361 with three home runs and 13 RBI, and he once again looks like Detroit's best offensive player. |
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Max Clark Max Clark Homers, swipes base in win
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 9:29 PM
Clark went 1-for-2 with a walk, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 6-2 win over the Rockies. He also stole a base.
Analysis: Clark showed off his combination of power and speed by launching his third home run of the season and recording his fourth stolen base. It was the first time in his MLB career that the rookie has gone deep and swiped a base in the same game. Clark did plenty of both in the minors, so he should have many more performances like Friday as he settles in at the top level. |
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Dillon Dingler Dillon Dingler Snaps power drought Friday
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 9:24 PM
Dingler went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 6-2 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: Dingler recorded his 27th home run of the season in the sixth inning, which snapped a 28-game streak without a long ball. During that power drought, the Detroit catcher slashed just .123/.174/.151 with seven RBI and 29 strikeouts. Even with that slump, Dingler still leads the Tigers in homers and is second in the majors in long balls among backstops, which is a testament to just how well he was playing earlier in the year. |
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Jack Flaherty Jack Flaherty Simulated game coming Saturday
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 2:53 PM
Flaherty (forearm) is slated to throw a 2-to-3 inning simulated game Saturday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Flaherty made a rehab start Sunday, throwing 19 pitches over 1.1 scoreless innings. He will get stretched out a bit more Saturday and could rejoin the Tigers' rotation next week, though he would likely not be prepared for a full workload. Flaherty has been sidelined since late July due to right forearm flexor inflammation. |
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Wenceel Perez Wenceel Perez Not expected back this season
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 2:44 PM
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Friday that Perez (orbital) is "most likely" done for the season, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Perez suffered an orbital fracture and blurred vision back in June when he was struck in the face by an exercise band. He had to be pulled off a rehab assignment in August because his vision still wasn't back to normal, and it seems Perez will run out of time to return before the curtains close on the regular season. |
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Andrew Sears Andrew Sears Coming up for spot start Saturday
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 2:30 PM
Sears has joined the Tigers in Detroit and is likely to start Saturday's game against the Rockies, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: With Jack Flaherty (forearm) due back next week, Saturday's outing for Sears is likely to be a spot start. Sears has made one start and two relief appearances with the Tigers this season, authoring a 4.38 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 8:3 K;BB over 12.1 innings of work. |
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Keider Montero Keider Montero Will go on paternity leave
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 2:26 PM
Montero is traveling to his native Venezuela for the birth of his child, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Montero has not yet been placed on the paternity leave list, but that could happen Saturday when Andrew Sears is added to the roster to make a spot start. With Jack Flaherty (forearm) due back next week, Montero could spend the stretch run in the bullpen. |
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Hao-Yu Lee Hao-Yu Lee Grabbing seat Friday
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 2:09 PM
Lee is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest against the Rockies.
Analysis: It looks to be a routine day off for the rookie infielder. Javier Baez will cover second base for the Tigers while Lee rests. |
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Hao-Yu Lee Hao-Yu Lee Patience on display Wednesday
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 5:51 PM
Lee went 0-for-2 with three walks and two runs scored in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Getting the start at second base and batting second, Lee did an effective job setting the table for the heart of Detroit's order. The rookie infielder is batting just .115 (3-for-26) in September, but he's drawn six free passes and scored six runs in eight games. With the Tigers having fallen out of the wild-card picture, the 23-year-old will likely continue getting consistent playing time while bouncing between the keystone and the hot corner. |
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Tyler Holton Tyler Holton Earns second win in relief
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 5:50 PM
Holton (2-5) tossed two scoreless innings of relief to earn the win in Wednesday's 7-2 victory over the Twins. He struck out two.
Analysis: The southpaw came on in relief after Keider Montero started the game and lasted four innings. The short start allowed Holton to earn just his second win of the season and first since back on June 1. He's pitched well out of Detroit's bullpen with a 2.74 ERA across 69 innings this year, and he's now rattled off eight straight scoreless appearances dating back to mid-August. |
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