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Justin Verlander Justin Verlander Sim game on tap
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 5:21 PM
Verlander (hip) is slated to throw a simulated game in Houston on Monday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: While Verlander's rehab assignment looks to be over after he built up to 5.2 innings and 86 pitches in his second start with Triple-A Toledo last Wednesday, the Tigers aren't yet ready to make room for him in the big-league rotation. The veteran righty will thus remain on the 60-day IL for the time being, but he'll continue to stick on a five-day pitching schedule by throwing a sim game Monday. The Tigers will decide Verlander's next step following the sim game, but it's possible that he'll return from the IL and move back into the rotation during next weekend's series versus the White Sox. |
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Casey Mize Casey Mize Tigers-Guardians postponed Sunday
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 12:12 PM
MIze (adductor) won't be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday against the Guardians after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Cleveland.
Analysis: The two teams will make up the game as part of a split doubleheader Sept. 4. After making a five-inning rehab start with Single-A Lakeland earlier in the week, Mize had been slated to make his first appearance for Detroit since May 27 in the series finale in Cleveland. Due to the postponement, however, the Tigers will elect to push Mize's turn in the rotation back three days, with the right-hander now scheduled to be activated from the IL to start Wednesday's series finale in Houston, per Jason Beck of MLB.com. |
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Kenley Jansen Kenley Jansen Sharp in return
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 8:19 AM
Jansen pitched a scoreless inning of relief with two strikeouts in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Guardians.
Analysis: Jansen was reinstated Friday after landing on the injured list in late May due to right pelvic inflammation, and he looked good in his first game action since returning. The veteran reliever had blown four saves and seen his ERA climb to 4.80 before getting shut down, but it's possible he wasn't quite right mechanically. Now that he's had time to rest and recover, Jansen should slot back in as Detroit's closer, and he can still be an effective pitcher at this stage of his long career when healthy, as he demonstrated last season with a 2.59 ERA and 0.95 WHIP across 59 innings with the Angels. |
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Gleyber Torres Gleyber Torres Reaches three times in loss
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 8:10 AM
Torres went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Guardians.
Analysis: Torres led off the game with his sixth double of the season, then came around to score a few batters later on a Dillon Dingler single. The Detroit second baseman has four multi-hit performances across his last 10 contests, and he's slashing .350/.422/.600 during that span with two home runs, seven RBI and eight runs scored. Torres looks to be kicking things into gear and should remain a strong fantasy asset moving forward. |
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Dillon Dingler Dillon Dingler Triples, drives in run Saturday
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 8:06 AM
Dingler went 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Guardians.
Analysis: Dingler plated Detroit's first and only run of the contest on a first-inning single, then recorded his first triple of the season later in the game. The catcher has been providing plenty of extra-base hits lately with a triple, four doubles, six home runs and a 1.112 OPS across his last 15 games. Dingler could be ticketed for his first All-Star appearance next month, as he's been one of the best offensive backstops in the majors this year. |
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Tarik Skubal Tarik Skubal Gives up two runs in return
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 6:51 AM
Skubal (3-3) was tagged with the loss Saturday against the Guardians after allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits and a walk across 4.2 innings. He struck out four and hit a batter.
Analysis: Skubal tied his shortest outing of the season in his first taste of major-league action since April 29. The superstar southpaw was limited to 80 pitches (53 strikes) after missing around six weeks due to loose bodies in his elbow, and it remains to be seen how long it'll take him to rediscover his dominant form after he was the first pitcher to undergo surgery using a nanoneedle that significantly reduced his recovery time. He had a 2.70 ERA and 0.95 WHIP across 43.1 innings prior to being shut down. His next start is set to come at home against a White Sox offense that has been one of the most productive in the American League in recent weeks. |
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Colt Keith Colt Keith Not starting Saturday
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 2:55 PM
Keith is out of the starting lineup against the Guardians on Saturday.
Analysis: Cleveland is starting southpaw Joey Cantillo, so the left-handed-hitting Keith is beginning on the bench. As a result, Jahmai Jones is getting a turn as the Tigers' designated hitter. |
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Kerry Carpenter Kerry Carpenter Taking seat against lefty
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 2:52 PM
Carpenter isn't starting for Detroit in Saturday's matchup versus the Guardians.
Analysis: Carpenter has only 12 plate appearances against southpaws this season and has gone 1-for-10, so it's not surprising that he's beginning on the bench versus Cleveland lefty Joey Cantillo. Wenceel Perez is drawing the start in right field in Carpenter's stead Saturday. |
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Hao-Yu Lee Hao-Yu Lee Recalled from Triple-A
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 1:49 PM
The Tigers recalled Lee from Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.
Analysis: With Jack Flaherty (ankle) landing on the injured list Saturday, Lee will return to Detroit to provide the big club with an extra bat and start at third base against lefty Joey Cantillo and the Guardians. Lee owns just a .578 OPS across 87 plate appearances with the Tigers but has gone 9-for-30 in Triple-A since his demotion. |
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Jack Flaherty Jack Flaherty Placed on injured list
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 1:45 PM
The Tigers placed Flaherty on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a left peroneal strain.
Analysis: Flaherty was forced to end his start Friday against Cleveland prematurely due to injury, and further evaluation determined he'll need to spend time on the IL due to complications with his outer ankle. Hao-Yu Lee was recalled from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move, though Casey Mize (thigh) is expected to return from the injured list Sunday and will presumably act as Flaherty's replacement in the rotation. |
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Ty Madden Ty Madden Relegated to Toledo
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 12:55 PM
The Tigers optioned Madden to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Analysis: Madden has posted a 3.15 ERA and 1.05 WHIP across 20 innings with the Tigers this season, but he'll end up as the odd man out of a roster spot following Tarik Skubal's (elbow) return from the injured list. Madden's strong performance in the majors makes him a likely candidate to return later this summer whenever Detroit needs a fresh arm. |
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Tarik Skubal Tarik Skubal Activated ahead of start
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 12:52 PM
The Tigers reinstated Skubal (elbow) from the injured list ahead of his start Saturday against Cleveland, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Analysis: Skubal's start Saturday will mark his first outing since April 29 following a lightning-fast recovery from a procedure to remove loose bodies in his elbow. He made one rehab start at High-A West Michigan during his recovery but threw just 54 pitches, so he'll likely be working under a pitch count while taking on the Guardians. Ty Madden was optioned to Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move. |
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Spencer Torkelson Spencer Torkelson Goes deep again Friday
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 8:24 AM
Torkelson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Guardians.
Analysis: Torkelson has been finding his power stroke lately, as he's now gone deep in consecutive contests and has three home runs over his last seven games. Overall, the slugging first baseman is up to 11 long balls for the season. Torkelson can't be counted on to make consistent contact at the plate, and strikeouts remain an issue, but his ability to go deep should continue to prop up his fantasy value. |
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James Outman James Outman Hits first 2026 home run
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 8:20 AM
Outman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Guardians.
Analysis: Playing in his first game with Detroit after getting claimed off waivers from the Twins on Thursday, Outman wasted little time hitting his first home run with his new team as well as his first long ball of the season. The outfielder mostly struggled in Minnesota, posting a .156/.229/.250 slash line across 70 plate appearances. Outman will now get a chance to turn things around with the Tigers, though it remains to be seen what his role ultimately will be, and he's likely behind Matt Vierling for center field playing time, at least for now. |
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Jack Flaherty Jack Flaherty Exits with leg injury
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 7:24 PM
Flaherty was removed from Friday's game against the Guardians due to left leg discomfort, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Flaherty gave up two earned runs on three hits and a walk while striking out one batter before his leg forced him out of the game after the third inning. More will be known regarding the severity of his injury once the Tigers' medical staff takes a closer look at him, and an update on his status could come after the game. |
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Zack Short Zack Short DFA'd by Detroit
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 4:27 PM
The Tigers designated Short for assignment Friday.
Analysis: The Tigers needed to make room on the 40-man roster after claiming James Outman off waivers. Short had been losing out on playing time, and with Zach McKinstry playing more infield following the addition of Outman, there was simply no role left for Short, per Jason Beck of MLB.com. Short is slashing .167/.304/.222 with two RBI over 46 plate appearances this season. |
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Brenan Hanifee Brenan Hanifee Sent down to Triple-A
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 4:22 PM
The Tigers optioned Hanifee to Triple-A Toledo on Friday.
Analysis: Both Hanifee and Beau Brieske will head down to Toledo in order to make room on the Tigers' 26-man roster for Kenley Jansen and Jacob Waguespack. Hanifee has appeared in 14 games (two starts) for the Tigers this season and has a 3.29 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and two holds over 13.2 innings. He could get another crack at major-league action should Detroit need right-handed depth out of the bullpen. |
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Beau Brieske Beau Brieske Optioned to Triple-A
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 4:17 PM
The Tigers optioned Brieske to Triple-A Toledo following Thursday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Both Brieske and Brenan Hanifee will head down to Triple-A to make room on the Tigers' 26-man roster for both Kenley Jansen and Jacob Waguespack. Brieske has tossed 2.2 scoreless innings over his last two outings and could return to the majors this season should the Tigers require right-handed depth out of the bullpen. |
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Jacob Waguespack Jacob Waguespack Contract selected by Detroit
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 4:09 PM
The Tigers selected Waguespack's contract from Triple-A Toledo on Friday.
Analysis: The Tigers acquired Waguespack from the Brewers on Wednesday, and the right-hander will operate out of Detroit's bullpen after both Beau Brieske and Zack Short were optioned to Triple-A in corresponding moves. Waguespack has spent the entire 2026 season in Triple-A, where he has a 1.74 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 32:15 K:BB across 20.2 innings. He last saw major-league action in 2024 with the Rays, when he allowed six earned runs on 13 hits and 10 walks while striking out 11 across 10 innings. |
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Casey Mize Casey Mize Return on Sunday confirmed
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 4:03 PM
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch confirmed Friday that Mize (adductor) will rejoin the rotation with a start Sunday in Cleveland, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Analysis: Mize has been out since late May with right adductor inflammation, but he's ready to roll after tossing five frames of one-run ball with five strikeouts in his lone rehab start with Single-A Lakeland on Tuesday. He threw 55 pitches Tuesday and hasn't had a full workload in three weeks, so Mize might not pitch deep into Sunday's contest. |
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