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Kenley Jansen Kenley Jansen Saddled with sixth blown save
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 11:16 PM
Jansen was charged with a blown save Wednesday against the Twins, allowing no runs on one hit and one walk while striking out one.
Analysis: Jansen was summoned to record the game's final five outs in a bases-loaded situation in the eighth inning, but he was unable to extricate Detroit from the jam and mustered only one out before being pulled. The veteran right-hander remains seven saves away from joining the illustrious 500-save club, so he'll need a very productive rest of September in order to accomplish that feat in 2026. Through 36 innings this year, he has a 4.00 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 42:21 K:BB with 17 saves in 23 opportunities. |
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John Peck John Peck Collects first MLB hit, RBI in win
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 11:06 PM
Peck went 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored and three RBI in Wednesday's 11-6, extra-innings win over the Twins.
Analysis: Peck delivered a double in the second inning, which was his first hit in the majors while also plating his first two runs. The 24-year-old just got called up from Triple-A Toledo on Monday, and it appears that he's going to get a long look at shortstop with fellow rookies Kevin McGonigle and Hao-Yu Lee settling in at third base and second base, respectively. Peck could help secure himself a regular role with the Tigers in 2027 if he finishes this year with a flourish. |
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Drew Anderson Drew Anderson Steady results continue
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 11:04 PM
Anderson took a no-decision against the Twins on Wednesday, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and two walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: The right-hander continues to give the Tigers serviceable work since joining the rotation following the Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize trades. Anderson has tallied at least four punchouts in six consecutive starts, giving up three runs or fewer each time out. He also threw a season-high 90 pitches Wednesday, suggesting he's ready to handle a full starter's workload going forward. Anderson is set to bring a season 3.73 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 101:37 K:BB over 91.2 innings into a home rematch with Minnesota. |
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Max Clark Max Clark Tallies three doubles in win
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 11:00 PM
Clark went 3-for-4 with two walks, three doubles, an RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 11-6, extra-innings win over the Twins.
Analysis: Clark came into the contest batting just .179 in his previous 10 games, but he broke out of his slump in a big way. The rookie outfielder became the first Detroit player with three doubles in a game since Miguel Cabrera back in 2018. Clark has been a bit up and down since making his MLB debut back on July 31, though the 21-year-old has certainly flashed signs of his immense potential. |
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Tanner Rainey Tanner Rainey Outrighted to Toledo
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 9:32 PM
Rainey cleared waivers Wednesday and was sent outright to Triple-A Toledo.
Analysis: Rainey was DFA'd by Detroit after giving up three earned runs in just one-third of an inning Sunday, and he'll officially stick with the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 33-year-old righty will likely spend most of the final month of the season working as organizational depth at Toledo. |
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Spencer Torkelson Spencer Torkelson Not in lineup Wednesday
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 3:40 PM
Torkelson is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Torkelson is 1-for-12 at the plate over his last five games and hasn't homered since July 29. On the season, he's slashing .221/.315/.404 with 20 long balls, 63 RBI, 54 runs scored and a 58:165 BB:K across 528 plate appearances. Colt Keith is batting third and manning first base Wednesday. |
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Dillon Dingler Dillon Dingler Out of lineup Wednesday
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 3:36 PM
Dingler is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Eduardo Valencia is making the start behind the plate and batting fifth for Detroit. Over his last 22 games dating back to Aug. 7, Dingler is hitting .107 with a .307 OPS across 91 plate appearances. He has just two extra-base hits and no home runs during that span. |
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Andrew Sears Andrew Sears Slated to start Friday
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 12:14 PM
Sears is scheduled to start the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Guardians, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Analysis: Sears was called up from Triple-A Toledo last week and has made two appearances out of the Detroit bullpen, allowing five runs on eight hits and one walk with four strikeouts across 6.2 innings. Across four levels of the minors this season, Sears started 12 contests and recorded a 2.16 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 67:20 K:BB spanning 58.1 innings. |
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Troy Melton Troy Melton Tagged for five runs vs. MIN
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 10:21 PM
Melton (7-4) took the loss Tuesday against the Twins, allowing seven runs (five earned) on six hits and one walk while striking out four over 5.1 innings.
Analysis: Melton surrendered a first-inning homer to Kody Clemens before settling in to retire 10 consecutive batters, but things unraveled over the fifth and sixth innings. He was charged with six runs during that span, two of which scored via error, and exited after allowing a three-run homer to Royce Lewis in the sixth. The five earned runs were a season high for Melton, who entered Tuesday having allowed more than three just once in 16 starts. He's now taken the loss in three straight outings and owns a 2.20 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 84:29 K:BB across 102.1 innings. Melton is slated for a rematch with Minnesota on Monday. |
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Kyle Finnegan Kyle Finnegan Gets hit hard Tuesday
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 9:32 PM
Finnegan allowed five runs on three hits and two walks while retiring only one batter in relief during Tuesday's 15-2 loss to the Twins.
Analysis: Finnegan didn't take the loss, as Detroit starter Troy Melton was also hit hard as he allowed seven runs (five earned) in 5.1 innings, but the righty reliever was wholly ineffective out of the bullpen. The 34-year-old saw his ERA climb from 3.27 to 4.07, and the rough performance comes on the heels of a month in which he posted a subpar 5.00 ERA and 1.67 WHIP across 10 appearances. Finnegan will look to turn things around in September, though he's not off to an encouraging start, and his fantasy value remains limited in a setup role for a team that is now 12 games below .500. |
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Beau Brieske Beau Brieske Called up Tuesday
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 5:31 PM
The Tigers recalled Brieske from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday.
Analysis: The right-hander will get his first look in the majors since mid-July, when Detroit sent him to Triple-A Toledo. Brieske has made eight appearances in the big leagues this year and has surrendered seven earned runs with an 8:4 K:BB over 9.1 innings. |
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Riley Greene Riley Greene Reinstated, batting cleanup Tuesday
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 3:52 PM
The Tigers activated Greene (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list, and he's starting in left field and batting cleanup Tuesday against the Twins.
Analysis: The 25-year-old outfielder has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring string Aug. 12 but is now back with the Tigers for the final month of the season. Greene went 1-for-6 with two walks in two rehab games and will look to shake off the slow start to August that saw him bat .214 (6-for-28) with two extra-base hits and 12 strikeouts. |
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Jackson Jobe Jackson Jobe Hit hard in second loss
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 10:16 PM
Jobe (1-2) took the loss against the Twins on Monday, allowing five runs (four earned) on six hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: It was a shaky outing all around by Jobe, who served up a pair of home runs and two doubles as well. On a positive note, the 24-year-old right-hander did touch the 90-pitch marker for the first time this season, an important milestone amidst his comeback from Tommy John surgery in May of 2025. He'll be looking to get back on track over the weekend in Cleveland, carrying a rocky 4.63 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 19:10 K:BB over his first 23.1 innings. |
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Hao-Yu Lee Hao-Yu Lee Provides offense Monday
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 9:27 PM
Lee went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 11-1 loss to the Twins.
Analysis: Lee provided all of Detroit's offense in the lopsided loss with a sixth inning solo shot, his eighth home run of the season. The rookie, who started at third base Monday before shifting over to second, has settled into a regular infield role recently for the Tigers. Detroit is now sitting at 63-74 and falling out of the playoff race, which means Lee is likely to hold onto the increased playing time, with veteran Gleyber Torres in line to see his opportunities decrease. Lee has played well so far at the MLB level and is only boosting his fantasy stock heading into 2027, when he could be a full-time starter to begin the year. |
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Back at full strength
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 8:59 PM
Massey (elbow) was activated from the 60-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: It's not exactly clear as to when Massey underwent UCL surgery, but he was placed on the 7-day injured list to begin the 2025 campaign and was then transferred to the 60-day IL in April 2025. He's since made a full recovery and made his professional debut at Single-A Lakeland on Friday, where he allowed two runs on one hit and two walks while striking out two over 1.2 innings. |
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Javier Baez Javier Baez Might lose playing time down stretch
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 5:13 PM
Baez could see his playing time limited down the stretch, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Baez has started more than 75 percent of the Tigers' games since returning from an ankle injury in late July. However, with the team's playoff chances looking remote, the Tigers want to get a look at some younger players in the final month of the regular season. Baez -- who is set to earn $24 million in 2027 in his final year under contract -- has slashed .255/.285/.369 with two homers in 46 contests this season. |
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Gleyber Torres Gleyber Torres Playing time could be cut
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 5:02 PM
The Tigers could reduce Torres' playing time down the stretch, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: John Peck has been called up and will be given ample playing time at shortstop. That will push Kevin McGonigle to third base most days and could result in Hao-Yu Lee seeing the lion's share of reps at second base. Torres has been productive this season when healthy, slashing .261/.364/.383. However, he's an impending free agent and the Tigers, with the playoffs looking like a long shot, want to give younger players a longer look. Torres is starting Monday's game in Minnesota at second base and is batting leadoff. |
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Corey Julks Corey Julks Dispatched to Toledo
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 4:16 PM
The Tigers optioned Julks to Triple-A Toledo on Monday.
Analysis: Julks was on the big-league roster for nearly three weeks but received only seven plate appearances, going 2-for-7 with a double. His spot on the active roster is being taken by John Peck. |
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Tanner Rainey Tanner Rainey Removed from 40-man roster
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 4:13 PM
The Tigers designated Rainey for assignment Monday.
Analysis: Rainey was charged with three runs while recording only one out in an appearance Sunday versus the Dodgers, and in seven innings with the Tigers this season has a 6:8 K:BB. He will likely pass through waivers. |
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Yilber Diaz Yilber Diaz Rejoins big-league bullpen
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 4:09 PM
The Tigers recalled Diaz from Triple-A Toledo on Monday.
Analysis: After being claimed off waivers in late June, Diaz has turned in a 2.37 ERA and 21:14 K:BB over 19 innings with Toledo and has made one scoreless appearance for the Tigers. Diaz is likely ticketed for middle relief in Detroit. |
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