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Wenceel Perez Wenceel Perez Pops seventh home run off bench
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 8:00 PM
Appearing as a pinch hitter, Perez went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 11-0 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Perez received a pinch-hit appearance against Minnesota catcher Alex Jackson in mop-up duty, and the former made the at-bat count with his seventh home run of the season. Five of those long balls have come in the last 13 games, though Perez is batting a modest .256 during the power surge and only .186 overall. The 26-year-old may struggle with consistency due to his low batting average, but he's providing fantasy value recently thanks to his ability to leave the yard. |
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Zach McKinstry Zach McKinstry Hits rare home run
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 7:52 PM
McKinstry went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Thursday's 11-0 win over the Twins.
Analysis: McKinstry's home run came against Minnesota catcher Alex Jackson in mop-up duty, but he'll take it all the same. The utility infielder has gone deep only twice this season in 45 games, and he's batting just .192 with a .564 OPS. It's a fall off from 2025, when McKinstry went deep 12 times in 144 regular-season contests and posted a .259 batting average along with a career-best .771 OPS. |
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Riley Greene Riley Greene Goes deep again Thursday
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 7:46 PM
Greene went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two total RBI in Thursday's 11-0 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Greene was one of six Detroit players to go deep in the rout, and he's been finding his power stroke lately. The talented outfielder has now gone deep four times across his last nine games. Before this recent stretch, Greene had four home runs in 60 games. The 25-year-old looks primed for another big fantasy campaign as the season rolls along. |
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Colt Keith Colt Keith Blasts first 2026 home run
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 7:41 PM
Keith went 2-for-4 with a home run, an additional run scored and three total RBI in Thursday's 11-0 win over the Twins. He also stole a base.
Analysis: Keith had an RBI single in the fourth inning, then went deep with a runner on in the sixth, which was his first home run of the season. The 24-year-old snapped a mini 0-for-8 slump over his previous three games, and he's now batting .262 with a .647 OPS across 63 contests this year. Keith is making good enough contact at the plate, though the limited power output has kept his OPS down so far. |
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Gleyber Torres Gleyber Torres Lifts off in win Thursday
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 7:35 PM
Torres went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 11-0 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Torres was one of six Detroit players to go deep in the easy win. The infielder only has four home runs so far this season, though he did miss about a month of action due to an oblique strain. Torres has been a steady performer when healthy with a .282 batting average and .790 OPS, and he's been even better lately with a .357 batting average over his last 15 games. |
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Spencer Torkelson Spencer Torkelson Launches 10th home run
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 7:30 PM
Torkelson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 11-0 win over the Twins.
Analysis: It was a pretty typical Torkelson performance, as he struck out in his other three at-bats. The slugger had no home runs through his first 23 games of the season but has now gone deep 10 times in his last 45 contests. Torkelson figures to continue to struggle with making consistent contact, though he seems to be finding his groove from a power perspective. |
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Dillon Dingler Dillon Dingler Collects three more hits Thursday
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 7:26 PM
Dingler went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Thursday's 11-0 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Dingler enjoyed the series against Minnesota, as he went 8-for-15 with two home runs, four runs scored and five RBI during the three-game set. Overall, it's been a great start to the season for the Detroit catcher with 16 long balls and 49 RBI across 62 contests. The home run total is third among all MLB catchers, while Dingler leads his position group in RBI. |
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James Outman James Outman Claimed by Detroit
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 3:31 PM
The Tigers claimed Outman off waivers from the Twins on Thursday.
Analysis: Outman was booted off the Twins' 40-man roster Saturday after slashing .156/.229/.250 across 70 plate appearances, but he'll now find a new home with Detroit. The 29-year-old doesn't have any minor-league options remaining, so he'll claim a spot on the big-league roster upon joining the Tigers, though he'll likely serve primarily as a bench outfielder. Javier Baez (ankle) was transferred to the 60-day IL in a corresponding move. |
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Javier Baez Javier Baez Moved to 60-day IL
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 3:29 PM
The Tigers transferred Baez (ankle) to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for waiver claim James Outman. Baez encountered a setback earlier this month with his right high-ankle sprain and remains shut down from baseball activities. He's now ineligible for activation until late June, but it seems unlikely Baez will be ready by then, anyway. A timeline for his return won't become clearer until he is able to ramp up activities again and eventually go out on a rehab assignment. |
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Keider Montero Keider Montero Blanks Minnesota in win
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 2:43 PM
Montero (3-4) earned the win Thursday over the Twins, allowing four hits and a walk over 6.1 scoreless innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: It was an impressive performance from Montero, who was rewarded with more than enough run support in an 11-0 Tigers' win. It's the third time this year that Montero has held opponents scoreless for six or more innings, though it's just his second quality start in his last six outings -- the right-hander had posted a 5.13 ERA across 26.1 innings in five starts prior to Wednesday. Overall, Montero sports a 3.61 ERA with a 1.01 WHIP and 48:17 K:BB across 72.1 innings this season. He's tentatively lined up to face the Astros on the road his next time out. |
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Kenley Jansen Kenley Jansen Expected back Friday
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 10:57 AM
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Thursday that Jansen (pelvis) remains on track to be activated from the 15-day injured list Friday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Analysis: Hinch admitted that Jansen was "rusty" during his one and only rehab outing with Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, yielding three earned runs while recording only two outs. However, the right pelvic inflammation that sent Jansen to the IL last month was not an issue, so the veteran reliever will return Friday in Cleveland when first eligible. Jansen has had an up-and-down 2026 campaign with a 4.80 ERA and four blown saves, but there's a good chance he'll get another opportunity to serve as the Tigers' primary closer. |
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Kenley Jansen Kenley Jansen Struggles in rehab outing
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 9:57 AM
Jansen (pelvis) retired two batters -- one via strikeout -- and yielded three earned runs on two hits, one walk and a wild pitch during his rehab appearance Wednesday with Triple-A Toledo.
Analysis: Jansen took the hill for his first game action since May 27, when he exited early in an appearance against the Angels due to a right groin injury, which was relabeled as pelvic inflammation upon his move to the injured list a day later. The right-hander was able to put away the first two batters he faced on just four pitches, but he then allowed the next three hitters to reach base before he was lifted from the contest. Jansen spotted just 12 of his 22 pitches for strikes on the evening, so the Tigers may want to see him show more efficiency in another rehab appearance before bringing him back from the IL. |
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Burch Smith Burch Smith Completes side session
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 9:49 AM
Smith (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Smith is working his way through a throwing progression after being placed on the 15-day injured list May 22 due to right shoulder inflammation. He'll likely need to complete another side session or two before advancing to facing live hitters and then heading out on a rehab assignment. Smith is without a definitive timeline for a return, but if he steers clear of any setbacks, he'll have a shot at rejoining the Detroit bullpen before the end of June. |
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Justin Verlander Justin Verlander Gives up four homers in rehab start
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 9:43 AM
Verlander (hip) struck out three and allowed four earned runs on five hits and two walks across 5.2 innings in a rehab start Wednesday with Triple-A Toledo.
Analysis: After tossing five shutout innings and 64 pitches in his first rehab outing with Toledo on June 2, Verlander wasn't quite as sharp in the second start of his rehab assignment. Though he was able to stretch out to 86 pitches and averaged 92.9 mph with his four-seamer during the outing, Verlander struggled to execute, particularly with his slider. He allowed four home runs in the start, three which came off sliders and traveled at least 400 feet. Despite the shaky performance, Verlander could still be cleared to return from the 60-day injured list during next week's series in Houston to make his first start with the Tigers since March 30. He's expected to throw a bullpen session in front of the Tigers' brass over the weekend before a decision is made on his next step. |
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Casey Mize Casey Mize Tentatively lined up for Sunday
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 9:24 AM
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Thursday that Mize (adductor) will likely be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday in Cleveland, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Analysis: Mize will need to complete a bullpen session Thursday with no issues and bounce back well Friday before officially being cleared to take the ball Sunday. The right-hander looked good during what's likely to be his lone rehab start, tossing five frames of one-run ball with five strikeouts with Single-A Lakeland on Tuesday. Mize has been out since late May with right adductor inflammation. |
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Tarik Skubal Tarik Skubal Confirmed to return Saturday
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 9:18 AM
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch confirmed Thursday that Skubal (elbow) will rejoin the rotation Saturday in Cleveland, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: All told, Skubal will have been sidelined only 38 days after having surgery in early May to remove a loose body from his left elbow. The left-hander was excellent in his lone rehab start, striking out six over five scoreless frames for High-A West Michigan on Sunday. Skubal threw only 54 pitches in that outing, so he will be relatively limited from a workload perspective against the Guardians. |
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Matt Vierling Matt Vierling Playing time trending down
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 8:58 AM
Vierling is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Vierling was essentially the Tigers' everyday center fielder in May, but he's started just four of nine games since the calendar flipped to June. The Tigers are going with Zach McKinstry in center field for Thursday's series finale. |
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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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