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Drew Anderson Drew Anderson Tosses five scoreless frames in Toronto
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 10:42 PM
Anderson (5-6) earned the win against the Blue Jays on Tuesday, allowing two hits and three walks while striking out four across five scoreless innings.
Analysis: Tuesday was the first time this season that Anderson kept his opponent off the board while completing five innings. He was able to get out of a bases-loaded situation unscathed in the third frame, finishing his outing with seven whiffs and six groundouts on 88 pitches (58 strikes). It was Anderson's first win since July 23 and first victory since joining the rotation in early August. His start in Toronto might be his last of the regular season, but that largely depends on whether the Tigers activate Jack Flaherty (forearm) from the 15-day injured list during the final days of the regular season. |
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Hao-Yu Lee Hao-Yu Lee Smacks ninth home run
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 9:25 PM
Lee went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 10-1 win over the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Lee added an insurance run in the ninth inning of the blowout by launching his ninth home run of the season. Outside of a three-hit performance Saturday, the rookie infielder came into Tuesday's contest batting just .091 this month before tallying his two hits. Despite the rough patch, Lee is still having a strong debut campaign with a .255 batting average and .723 OPS overall, and he's firmly in Detroit's plans moving forward. |
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Max Clark Max Clark Extends hitting streak in win
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 9:17 PM
Clark went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 10-1 win over the Blue Jays.
Analysis: The rookie outfielder extended his hitting streak to six games with another dynamic performance, and he's now batting a solid .278 this year with an .805 OPS. Clark is really hitting his stride in September, as he's batting .366 across 12 contests this month with a 1.041 OPS. And while he didn't steal a base Tuesday, Clark has also swiped four bags this month. The youngster offers a tantalizing mix of power and speed, and the sky is the limit moving forward for the former No. 3 overall pick as he continues to acclimate to the MLB level. |
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Spencer Torkelson Spencer Torkelson Stays hot Tuesday
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 9:09 PM
Torkelson went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a three-run home run and two additional runs scored in Tuesday's 10-1 win over the Blue Jays. He also stole a base.
Analysis: Torkelson struck out in his other two at-bats, which is par for the course for the slugger, but he still managed to do plenty of damage with his bat while recording his first stolen base this year for good measure. The Detroit first baseman extended his hitting streak to four games, and he's driven in at least one run in all of those contests. Torkelson also has two home runs during his brief hot streak, which has pushed him up to 24 long balls for the season. He still strikes out a lot and is a bit all-or-nothing as a hitter, but Torkelson's power potential is undeniable. |
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Dillon Dingler Dillon Dingler Out of Tuesday's lineup
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 5:37 PM
Dingler is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Analysis: Dingler started the previous two games but will hit the bench for Tuesday's contest. He's without a multi-hit performance since Aug. 6 and has a .351 OPS during that 31-game stretch. Eduardo Valencia is working behind the plate and batting fifth versus Toronto opener Braydon Fisher. |
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Colt Keith Colt Keith On bench Tuesday
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 5:02 PM
Keith (thumb) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Analysis: Keith was scratched from the lineup Monday due to left thumb soreness and is sitting Tuesday for a second consecutive game. It's unclear how long he's been dealing with the injury, but Keith has a .136/.240/.227 slash line and 30 percent strikeout rate over his past 18 games. |
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Kenley Jansen Kenley Jansen Locks down 20th save
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 9:31 PM
Jansen worked around a walk to toss a scoreless ninth inning and record the save in Monday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays. He struck out one.
Analysis: The veteran closer continued his strong recent stretch of performances, as he's now logged nine straight scoreless outings with four saves during that span. Overall, Jansen is up to 20 saves in 26 chances this season, and it's the 14th time he's recorded 20 or more saves during his illustrious career. The 38-year-old righty isn't the dominant force he once was, and it's unclear if he'll be back with the Tigers next season as the team holds an option, but Jansen has still managed to provide fantasy value at his advanced age. |
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Troy Melton Troy Melton Ineffective in short start
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 9:29 PM
Melton did not factor into the decision in Monday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays, allowing two runs on five hits across 2.2 innings. He walked four and struck out three.
Analysis: Melton lacked control and needed 76 pitches to retire only eight batters before getting the hook. He was spared the loss when the Tigers rallied from an early deficit, but it still continued a rough patch for the young righty. In three September starts, Melton has now allowed 11 earned runs across 13.2 innings, which has raised his ERA from 1.86 to 2.52. It's still been an encouraging campaign for Melton, but he may be running out of gas now that he's logged 110.2 innings this year, which is well above the 45.2 innings he logged as a rookie in 2025. Melton lines up to start again Sunday against the White Sox and then will likely take the ball one more time during the final week of the regular season, though Detroit could decide to shut him down early. |
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Colt Keith Colt Keith Scratched with thumb injury
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 4:37 PM
Keith was scratched from Monday's lineup against Toronto due to left thumb soreness.
Analysis: The injury may have flared up during the Tigers' weekend series against the Rockies, and Hao-Yu Lee will now start at third base Monday and bat ninth. Keith will undergo more tests so that the medical staff can determine a recovery timeline, but the 25-year-old infielder can be considered day-to-day for now. |
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Yilber Diaz Yilber Diaz Optioned to Triple-A
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 4:29 PM
The Tigers optioned Diaz to Triple-A Toledo on Monday.
Analysis: The move corresponds with the Tigers activating Keider Montero (personal) from the paternity list. In three outings since being recalled by Detroit on Aug. 31, Diaz has allowed four runs on four hits and three walks while striking out three across 4.1 innings. |
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Keider Montero Keider Montero Back from paternity list
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 4:27 PM
The Tigers activated Montero (personal) from the paternity list Monday.
Analysis: Montero was briefly away from the team for the birth of his daughter, but he's back with the Tigers and is tentatively lined up to face the Blue Jays on Wednesday, per Evan Woodbery of MLive.com. Montero has a 4-3 record across his 10 starts since the All-Star break with a 3.99 ERA and 1.07 WHIP over 49.2 innings. |
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Hao-Yu Lee Hao-Yu Lee Out of lineup Monday
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 3:11 PM
Lee is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Lee has started 10 of 12 games this month but will take a seat for Monday's series opener. The rookie infielder has hit a rough patch at the plate in September, slashing .176/.341/.324 with three doubles, one triple, seven RBI, eight runs scored and a 9:15 BB:K across 44 plate appearances. Gleyber Torres is starting at second base, while Colt Keith mans the hot corner Monday. |
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Jackson Jobe Jackson Jobe Fans career-high eight in win
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 5:31 PM
Jobe (2-2) earned the win Sunday against Colorado, allowing one run on three hits and one walk in 6.1 innings. He struck out eight.
Analysis: Adael Amador took Jobe yard in the opening inning, but that was all the Rockies would muster in the scoring department for the rest of the afternoon. It was the longest outing of the right-hander's career, and the eight strikeouts marked a career best as well. He'll carry a decent 3.89 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 34:13 K:BB over 34.2 innings into his next scheduled outing in Chicago against the division-rival White Sox. |
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Spencer Torkelson Spencer Torkelson Goes deep in win Sunday
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 5:29 PM
Torkelson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: Making his second straight start, Torkelson delivered his 23rd home run of the season in the fifth inning. The slugging first baseman has seen his playing time trend downward lately, as he appeared off the bench in each of Detroit's previous three games before starting Saturday and Sunday. Torkelson still offers significant power potential when he's in the lineup, but his current role makes him hard to trust for fantasy managers. |
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Riley Greene Riley Greene Reaches 20-homer plateau
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 5:23 PM
Greene went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and three total RBI in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: Greene wasted no time recording his 20th home run of the season, as he went deep in the first inning with a runner on. The star outfielder has been locked in since returning from the injured list at the beginning of the month with a .378 batting average, 1.217 OPS, four home runs and 17 RBI across 11 games. About the only thing that seems likely to slow Greene down at this point is more frequent rest days due to Detroit's rapidly fading playoff chances. |
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Gleyber Torres Gleyber Torres Sitting again Sunday
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 9:57 AM
Torres is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: It's the second straight game on the bench for Torres, who is batting .333 (9-for-27) with three walks, a double, one RBI and nine runs in his past seven contests. Hao-Yu Lee will man the keystone while Colt Keith handles third base, which allows Spencer Torkelson to pick up a start at first. |
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Kevin McGonigle Kevin McGonigle Goes deep in win Saturday
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 9:16 AM
McGonigle went 2-for-5 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 11-7 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: McGonigle is batting only .244 across 10 contests this month, though he's gone deep three times in his last five games. Overall, the rookie infielder is batting .272 with 17 home runs, and the fact that his power is beginning to emerge at the MLB level is a promising sign going forward. McGonigle profiles as someone who can maintain a strong batting average throughout his career, and it's starting to look like he could be a perennial threat to tally 20 homers as well. |
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Eduardo Valencia Eduardo Valencia Tallies three hits in win
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 9:09 AM
Valencia went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Saturday's 11-7 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: Valencia isn't seeing everyday playing time as the backup to Dillon Dingler behind the plate, but he's performing well when given the opportunity. The 26-year-old rookie is slashing .320/.340/.598 with six home runs and 18 RBI across 97 at-bats so far this season. It will be interesting to see what Valencia's role will be in 2027, as it appears he can hit at the MLB level, but the 27-year-old Dingler also looks to be part of Detroit's long-term plans. |
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Max Clark Max Clark Keeps rolling Saturday
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 9:03 AM
Clark went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 11-7 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: A day after launching a home run against Colorado, Clark kept rolling with his third three-hit performance of the month. In September, the dynamic rookie is slashing .382/.500/.588 with a home run, three stolen bases, five RBI and eight runs scored across 10 games. Clark is trending up as he wraps up his first MLB campaign, and he figures to carry plenty of momentum into 2027. |
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Beau Brieske Beau Brieske Records first 2026 win
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 8:57 AM
Brieske (1-0) allowed a run in 1.2 innings of relief but managed to earn the win in Saturday's 11-7 victory over the Rockies. He struck out two.
Analysis: Brieske served up a solo home run to Ezequiel Tovar but otherwise pitched well to earn his first win of the season and only his second since the beginning of 2025. The righty reliever was just called up on Sept. 1 after last pitching in the majors in July. Brieske looks like a low-leverage relief option the rest of the way for the Tigers, which limits his fantasy upside. |
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