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Heading to Detroit
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 11:05 PM
The Tigers acquired Smith, River Ryan and Zyhir Hope from the Dodgers on Saturday in exchange for Tarik Skubal, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Smith was a third-round selection of the Dodgers in the 2023 First-Year Player Draft. He's spent the majority of the 2026 season with Single-A Ontario but was promoted to High-A Great Lakes on July 21 and has a 4.36 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 113:30 K:BB over 74.1 innings across two minor-league levels. |
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River Ryan River Ryan Moved to Detroit
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 10:56 PM
The Tigers acquired Ryan, Zyhir Hope and Brady Smith from the Dodgers on Saturday in exchange for Tarik Skubal, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The Tigers are acquiring a significant prospect haul in Ryan, Hope and Smith in order to send their southpaw ace to the two-time defending World Series champions. Ryan made his major-league debut for the Dodgers in 2025 but did not crack the team's Opening Day roster. He's spent the entire year in Triple-A, where he had a 4.46 ERA and 1.30 WHIP across 36.1 innings before being placed on Oklahoma City's 7-day injured list in late June due to a hamstring strain. It's unclear when Ryan will be cleared to pitch again, but he has a clearer path to returning to major-league action now that he's a part of the Tigers' organization. |
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Sent to Detroit for Skubal
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 10:44 PM
The Dodgers traded Hope, River Ryan (hamstring) and Brady Smith to the Tigers on Saturday in exchange for Tarik Skubal, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: It's a hefty package for Skubal, with the Tigers acquiring the Dodgers' No. 5, 7 and 17 prospects in return, per Hunter Baumgardt of Fox Sports 920 Milwaukee. Hope has worked his way up to Double-A Tulsa since being acquired by the Dodgers from the Cubs in January in 2024, and he's slashing .293/.369/.530 with 18 steals (in 21 attempts), 23 home runs and 87 RBI across 425 plate appearances this season. Hope figures to stay in Double-A for the time being, and he will work on making his way up to the majors through the Tigers' organization. |
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Jackson Jobe Jackson Jobe Scheduled for next rehab start
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 6:33 PM
Jobe (elbow) will make a rehab start with High-A West Michigan on Sunday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Jobe was initially scheduled to start for Triple-A Toledo but was moved to High-A due to weather concerns for Sunday's game. He's made four rehab outings, the last of which took place July 25 with Double-A Erie, when he allowed one run on two hits and two walks while striking out four across four innings. Jobe is in the final stages of his recovery from Tommy John surgery that he underwent in May of 2025, and the expectation is that he'll pitch in the majors before the end of the 2026 season. |
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Traded to Tigers
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 4:22 PM
The Red Sox sent Ingrassia to the Tigers on Saturday to complete the Jahmai Jones trade, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Analysis: Ingrassia has spent the entire season with Boston's High-A affiliate, posting a 3.27 ERA and 1.18 WHIP over 44 innings. He'll likely remain at High-A to begin his tenure with the Tigers, but the 24-year-old southpaw could reach Double-A Erie by the end of the year. |
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Javier Baez Javier Baez Drives in three, scores twice
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 11:13 AM
Baez went 3-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 13-1 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: The 33-year-old didn't deliver any extra-base hits but went 2-for-4 with runners in scoring position to contribute to the blowout victory. Baez has been productive since returning from a three-month absence due to an ankle sprain earlier this week, as he's gone 8-for-14 with a double, five RBI and five runs scored in three games. |
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Ty Madden Ty Madden Secures first victory
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 11:01 AM
Madden (1-0) earned the win in Friday's 13-1 victory against the Athletics. He allowed two hits and two walks while striking out two over three scoreless innings.
Analysis: The Tigers scratched Casey Mize from Friday's start with the trade deadline looming and instead went with a bullpen game. Tyler Holton served as the opener, and Madden followed with three scoreless frames of bulk relief. The right-hander rejoined the Tigers on July 21 after spending just over a month at Triple-A Toledo, and he's pitched well since returning to the majors with a 0.90 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 10:7 K:BB across 10 innings (four appearances). |
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Collects three hits in MLB debut
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 7:55 AM
Clark went 3-for-4 with a walk, two doubles, an RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 13-1 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Clark batted seventh in his MLB debut and wasted no time making a strong first impression. All three hits were to the opposite field, but he wasn't getting away with weak contact -- his second two-bagger of the night left his bat at 99.2 mph. The talented 21-year-old, who was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 First-Year Player Draft, was starting to heat up at Triple-A Toledo before earning the promotion. Now that he's in the majors, Clark should slot in as Detroit's everyday center fielder, which gives him immediate appeal across all fantasy formats considering his significant upside. |
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Ben Malgeri Ben Malgeri Hits first MLB home run
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 7:48 AM
Malgeri went 1-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 13-1 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Malgeri waited until the ninth inning to hit his first career home run, going deep with a runner on and no outs. The 26-year-old has served as outfield depth since making his MLB debut back on June 23, though he's performed well when given an opportunity, slashing .282/.383/.410 in 39 at-bats across 20 games. If the 52-58 Tigers fade further from contention down the stretch, Malgeri could get a longer look to make his case for an expanded role next season. |
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Kevin McGonigle Kevin McGonigle Hits 10th home run in rout
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 7:41 AM
McGonigle went 1-for-3 with two walks, a home run, an additional run scored and two total RBI in Friday's 13-1 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: McGonigle batted leadoff and helped pace Detroit's offensive outburst in Sacramento. The rookie infielder is now up to 10 home runs on the season, and he finished July slashing .293/.374/.446, which is in line with his overall numbers. McGonigle has quickly established himself as a strong fantasy contributor, and he's shown no signs of slowing down as the year has rolled along. |
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Dillon Dingler Dillon Dingler Pops grand slam Friday
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 7:37 AM
Dingler went 2-for-6 with a grand slam in Friday's 13-1 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Dingler went deep in the eighth inning as the Tigers ran up the score, giving him 23 home runs and 72 RBI on the season. The RBI total is first among all MLB catchers, while Dingler trails only Hunter Goodman and his 31 homers for the lead among his position group. The Detroit backstop is having a breakout campaign and should remain firmly entrenched in fantasy lineups. |
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Wenceel Perez Wenceel Perez Ready for rehab assignment
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 6:46 PM
Perez (orbital) will embark on a rehab assignment with Single-A Lakeland on Friday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Analysis: Perez suffered a left orbital fracture June 16, when he struck himself below the eye with an exercise band while participating in a pregame workout. He's been cleared to start a rehab assignment, and if all goes well in the minors, then Perez should be back with the Tigers by mid-August. He had a .594 OPS with three steals, seven home runs and 17 RBI over 175 plate appearances prior to his injury. |
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Will Vest Will Vest Done for 2026
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 6:20 PM
Vest underwent elbow surgery Wednesday and will also undergo hip surgery, which will result in the 31-year-old reliever missing the rest of the 2026 season, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Vest was placed on the 15-day injured list July 1 with what was initially diagnosed as right elbow inflammation. However, further tests revealed a stress fracture in the right elbow that required surgery, and with a hip procedure on tap, the veteran reliever will be sidelined for the rest of the 2026 campaign. Vest will end his season with a 6.08 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, seven holds, two saves (in seven chances) and a 27:10 K:BB across 26.2 innings. |
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Andre Granillo Andre Granillo DFA'd by Detroit
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 5:45 PM
The Tigers designated Granillo for assignment Friday.
Analysis: By designating Granillo for assignment and placing Matt Vierling (groin) on the 10-day injured list, the Tigers opened up the necessary spots on the 26- and 40-man rosters for 21-year-old outfielder Max Clark, who will make his major-league debut Friday against the Athletics. Granillo was claimed off waivers by the Tigers on July 11 and allowed three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out two across 3.2 innings with Toledo. |
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Brenan Hanifee Brenan Hanifee Optioned to Triple-A
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 5:43 PM
The Tigers optioned Hanifee to Triple-A Toledo on Friday.
Analysis: The move corresponds with the Tigers recalling southpaw Enmanuel De Jesus from Toledo. Hanifee appeared in seven games out of the Tigers' bullpen since being recalled by the team following the All-Star break. In that seven-game span, he allowed four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out two batters across 6.2 innings. |
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Enmanuel De Jesus Enmanuel De Jesus Recalled by Detroit
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 5:41 PM
The Tigers recalled De Jesus from Triple-A Toledo on Friday.
Analysis: De Jesus has spent the last month in Triple-A, but he'll return to the majors in a move that corresponds with Brenan Hanifee being optioned to Toledo. De Jesus has appeared in 22 major-league games this season and has a 3.98 ERA and 1.26 WHIP over 31.2 innings. |
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Matt Vierling Matt Vierling Placed on 10-day injured list
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 5:36 PM
The Tigers placed Vierling on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to Thursday, due to a left adductor strain.
Analysis: Vierling tweaked his adductor during Wednesday's game against the Orioles. The injury is severe enough for him to go on the IL, and the Tigers will have a better sense of Vierling's return timeline once he's cleared to resume baseball activities. Max Clark's contract was selected from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move, and the 21-year-old outfielder will make his major-league debut against the Athletics on Friday. |
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Called up ahead of MLB debut
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 5:32 PM
The Tigers selected Clark's contract from Triple-A Toledo on Friday.
Analysis: Clark, the No. 3 overall pick of the 2023 First-Year Player Draft, will make his major-league debut Friday, starting in center field and batting seventh against southpaw Jeffrey Springs and the Athletics. Clark earned his big-league promotion by slashing .276/.368/.434 with 21 steals, 11 home runs and 42 RBI across 418 plate appearances in Triple-A. |
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Tyler Holton Tyler Holton Serving as opener Friday
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 3:53 PM
Detroit announced that Holton will act as the opener for Friday's matchup against the Athletics, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: With Casey Mize scratched with his trade interest heats up, the Tigers will send out Holton to open Friday's matchup with the A's. Holton has started two prior games this season. On the campaign, the 30-year-old owns a 3.04 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 37:11 K:BB through 47.1 innings. The left-hander has recorded scoreless outings in seven of his last eight appearances. |
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Casey Mize Casey Mize No longer starting Friday
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 9:18 AM
Mize will no longer start Friday's game against the Athletics as a precaution with the trade deadline looming, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: There's no trade in place at this point, but Detroit will go with a bullpen game Friday just to be safe. The Tigers are listing Mize as their probable starter for Tuesday's game in Seattle, but the pending free agent is likely to be traded before then. Mize has authored a 2.70 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 85:19 K:BB over 86.2 innings covering 16 outings this season. |
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