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Enmanuel De Jesus Enmanuel De Jesus Likely to make team?
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 8:03 PM
De Jesus, who was recently added to Detroit's 40-man roster, seems likely to secure an Opening Day bullpen role, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: De Jesus looked good for Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, and Detroit was impressed enough to add the non-roster invitee to its 40-man roster. That move seems to suggest that the 29-year-old lefty will ultimately make the Opening Day roster, though nothing has been made official yet. De Jesus pitched briefly in the majors back in 2023 and has spent the past few seasons in the Korea Baseball Organization. |
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Jake Rogers Jake Rogers Cleared for Opening Day
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 7:30 PM
Rogers cleared concussion protocol Monday and will be available for Opening Day, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis: Rogers suffered a concussion at some point down the stretch of spring training, but it won't impact his availability for the start of the 2026 season. "He's already caught a couple of bullpens today and hit in the cage," said manager A.J. Hinch on Monday. "I'm going to get him a couple of at-bats tonight. Tomorrow, he'll catch part of the game." The 30-year-old is in line to open his sixth major-league season as the backup catcher behind Dillon Dingler. |
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Connor Seabold Connor Seabold Will begin season in big leagues
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 6:43 PM
The Tigers announced Monday that Seabold will be listed on the Opening Day roster, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis: Seabold agreed to a split major-league contract with the Tigers earlier Monday, and it didn't take long for the club to confirm that the right-hander will start the year in the major leagues. The 30-year-old is presumably in line for low-leverage opportunities with his new squad after working to a 4.35 ERA in 10.1 innings during stops in Tampa Bay and Atlanta a season ago. "We're happy to add him," said manager A.J. Hinch, per Petzold. "We really like the adjustment that he made, with both his stuff and the way his pitches are interacting. As his stuff improved, he got a ton of swing-and-miss this spring." |
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Gleyber Torres Gleyber Torres Returns from back tightness
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 4:13 PM
Torres (back) is starting at second base and batting second in Monday's exhibition game versus the Rockies.
Analysis: Torres had to be scratched from the Tigers' Grapefruit League lineup Saturday due to back tightness and didn't play Sunday, but he's back in action Monday. The 29-year-old is slated to serve as the Tigers' everyday second baseman and two-hole hitter this season. |
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Beau Brieske Beau Brieske Goes on 60-day injured list
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 4:09 PM
The Tigers placed Brieske (groin) on the 60-day injured list Monday.
Analysis: Brieske suffered a left adductor strain during a workout last week and will now be shelved until at least late May. Putting Brieske on the 60-day IL frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Connor Seabold. |
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Connor Seabold Connor Seabold Finds work with Detroit
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 4:04 PM
Detroit signed Seabold to a one-year, split major-league contract Monday.
Analysis: After being cut by Toronto over the weekend, Seabold quickly found an opportunity in a new organization. The 30-year-old righty may end up opening the season at Triple-A Toledo, but he'll claim a spot on the Tigers' 40-man roster and will earn a prorated $800,000 at the big-league level. Detroit cleared room on the 40-man roster for Seabold by placing Beau Brieske (adductor) on the 60-day injured list. |
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Gleyber Torres Gleyber Torres Scratched with back tightness
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 11:13 AM
Torres was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees due to lower-back tightness.
Analysis: The severity of Torres' injury is still unknown, but the Tigers should report more details after they take a closer look at him. Spencer Torkelson will replace him as Detroit's designated hitter Saturday, and Zach McKinstry may take over as the Tigers' second baseman if Torres' back forces him to miss Opening Day. |
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Dillon Dingler Dillon Dingler Hits first spring home run
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 8:57 AM
Dingler went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.
Analysis: After his spring training debut was delayed due to arthroscopic right elbow surgery in the offseason, Dingler got off to a slow start at the plate. However, the catcher has been a bit better lately, going 4-for-12 with the homer over his last four Grapefruit League contests. Dingler appears to be rounding into form for the start of the regular season, and he'll serve as Detroit's top backstop once again in 2026. |
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Hao-Yu Lee Hao-Yu Lee Appears in exhibition game
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 8:49 AM
Lee (oblique) played in a minor-league spring training game on Wednesday and could be ready for the start of the Triple-A season, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Lee sustained an oblique strain sometime earlier this spring that caused him to be removed from Chinese Taipei's World Baseball Classic roster right before the start of the tournament. The 23-year-old now appears to be in better shape on the health front, and he appears primed for the start of the minor-league season. Lee will likely head to Triple-A Toledo, where he spent all of last year, and the infield prospect could push for his MLB debut at some point in 2026 if he impresses in the minors. |
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Sawyer Gipson-Long Sawyer Gipson-Long To throw bullpen
Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 11:33 AM
Gipson-Long (oblique) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis: Gipson-Long looks to still be on track for an Opening Day return, which is encouraging after the 28-year-old sustained an oblique strain early in spring training. Considering the Tigers bolstered their starting rotation this offseason, Gipson-Long likely would be in a bullpen role if he makes the MLB roster. |
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Bailey Horn Bailey Horn Set for another side session
Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 11:28 AM
Horn (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Friday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis: Horn continues to throw bullpens as part of his recovery from a left elbow scope he underwent over the offseason. Assuming he doesn't endure a setback, Horn should be cleared for game action in the near future. |
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Corey Julks Corey Julks Dismissed from camp competition
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 3:58 PM
The Tigers reassigned Julks to minor-league camp Wednesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Julks saw 13 plate appearances over six games in the big leagues with the White Sox in 2025, but he was facing an uphill battle to securing a spot on a more talented Tigers roster heading into Opening Day. The 30-year-old outfielder acquitted himself well during the spring, posting a 1.165 OPS over 31 plate appearances. If he can continue mashing early on at Triple-A Toledo, Julks could merit more serious consideration for a return to the majors. |
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Konnor Pilkington Konnor Pilkington Sent to minor-league camp
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 3:54 PM
The Tigers reassigned Pilkington to minor-league camp Wednesday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Pilking inked a minor-league deal in February that included an invitation to spring training, but he'll begin the 2026 season in Triple-A. The 28-year-old left-hander appeared in 32 games out of the Nationals' bullpen last season, registering a 4.45 ERA and 34:17 K:BB across 28.1 innings. |
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Tanner Rainey Tanner Rainey Cut from big-league camp
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 3:54 PM
The Tigers reassigned Rainey to minor-league camp Wednesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Rainey yielded just one earned run over 7.2 innings during the Grapefruit League, but his shiny 1.17 ERA was unaccompanied by a more unsightly 6:6 BB:K. The 33-year-old reliever previously saved 12 games for the Nationals in 2022, but he's struggled to find his footing in the majors since undergoing Tommy John surgery that same year. Between his stops with Pittsburgh and Detroit last season, Rainey surrendered 12 earned runs on eight hits and nine walks in 9.2 innings. |
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Jack Little Jack Little Denied spot on Opening Day roster
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 3:49 PM
The Tigers reassigned Little to minor-league camp Wednesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Little was one of five non-roster invitees cut Wednesday as the Tigers move closer to setting their Opening Day roster. The 28-year-old righty is expected to report to Triple-A Toledo, where he'll likely spend most of the 2026 season. Little reached the majors for the first time in 2025 as a member of the Dodgers, making two relief appearances and yielding two earned runs over three innings. |
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Scott Effross Scott Effross Cut from camp competition
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 3:46 PM
The Tigers reassigned Effross (oblique) to minor-league camp Wednesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Effross made three Grapefruit League appearances before his bid for a spot in the Tigers' Opening Day bullpen effectively ended after he was shut down just over a week ago after suffering a left oblique strain. If he's not cleared to face hitters by the time minor-league camp ends this weekend, Effross could begin the season on Triple-A Toledo's injured list. |
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Jake Rogers Jake Rogers Sustains concussion
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 3:36 PM
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Wednesday that Rogers recently sustained a mild concussion but is expected to be ready to go for Opening Day, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Rogers had been expected to be available off the bench for Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates but won't play after suffering the head injury when he struck his face with the bat during a swing in the batting cage. The veteran backstop required stitches to address some superficial injuries, but clearing concussion protocol will be the main concern for Rogers leading up to Opening Day. If Rogers doesn't progress as quickly as anticipated or suffers a setback, non-roster invitee Tomas Nido could be included on the Opening Day squad as a backup option behind No. 1 catcher Dillon Dingler. |
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Jackson Jobe Jackson Jobe Throwing from 120 feet
Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 11:24 AM
Jobe (elbow) is scheduled to play catch out to 120 feet three times this week, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis: Jobe continues to slowly ramp up his throwing program, as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery. There's a chance Jobe could pitch toward the end of the 2026 season, but it also wouldn't be surprising to see the Tigers keep Jobe shelved until spring training next year. |
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Scott Effross Scott Effross Begins throwing program
Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 11:20 AM
Effross (oblique) started a throwing program this week, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis: Effross was shut down from throwing earlier this month after being diagnosed with a strained left oblique. Once healthy, he's expected to open the season with Triple-A Toledo. The 32-year-old right-hander pitched in 11 regular-season games out of the Yankees' bullpen last season, logging an 8.44 ERA. |
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Beau Brieske Beau Brieske Injured during workout
Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 9:43 AM
Brieske has a left groin strain and will open the season on the injured list, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: He slipped while working on his delivery in a routine workout recently, which is why he was scratched from his scheduled appearance Monday. Brieske will miss at least the first couple weeks of the regular season. |
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