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Spencer Torkelson Spencer Torkelson Goes deep off bench Sunday
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 7:21 PM
Torkelson went 2-for-2 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 7-5, 10-inning loss to the Astros.
Analysis: Torkelson started the contest on the bench and didn't enter until the eighth, but he provided a single in his first at-bat, then delivered his 13th home run of the season in the 10th. It was the slugger's first long ball since June 15, and he went just 7-for-37 with 11 strikeouts in between homers. Torkelson remains a boom-or-bust fantasy option who can be frustrating due to his propensity for falling into slumps. |
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Zach McKinstry Zach McKinstry Goes deep in loss
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 7:15 PM
McKinstry went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 7-5, 10-inning loss to the Astros,
Analysis: McKinstry hit just his third home run of the season in the second inning to give the Tigers an early lead. It's mostly been an offensive struggle for the utility player, as he's batting just .191 with a .574 OPS, though he does now have consecutive multi-hit efforts. McKinstry is also seeing more regular time at shortstop recently, and he could start to raise his fantasy value a bit if he can string together a few more good performances. |
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Kenley Jansen Kenley Jansen Struggles, takes fourth loss Sunday
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 7:09 PM
Jansen (1-4) allowed four runs (three earned) on two hits and a walk across 1.1 innings of relief to take the loss in Sunday's extra-inning contest against the Astros. He struck out one.
Analysis: Jansen got through the top of the ninth inning of a 3-3 game without any problems, but things came unraveled in the 10th. The veteran started the frame by allowing a walk, a single and a three-run home run. The rough outing pushed Jansen's ERA from 4.26 up to 5.31. It's been a poor campaign overall with four blown saves and now four losses as well. He's become increasingly hard to trust in fantasy leagues. |
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Jack Flaherty Jack Flaherty Shines with nine Ks in return
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 6:21 PM
Flaherty took a no-decision Sunday against the Astros, allowing no runs on two hits and three walks in five innings. He struck out nine.
Analysis: After missing about two weeks with a left peroneal strain, Flaherty looked very sharp in his return Sunday while generating 16 whiffs over five shutout frames. The month of June was certainly the 30-year-old right-hander's best so far, as he's posted a 2.50 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 23:7 K:BB across his last 23 innings. Flaherty, who still has a dispositioning 4.97 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 87:37 K:BB across 70.2 frames overall, will hope to maintain his momentum in Texas his next time out. |
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Spencer Torkelson Spencer Torkelson Exiting lineup Sunday
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 12:55 PM
Torkelson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.
Analysis: Colt Keith will fill in at first base while Torkelson rests in the series finale. Torkelson will head to the bench for the first time since May 24, ending a streak of 30 consecutive starts during which he produced a .219 average, five home runs, 12 RBI and 15 runs. |
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Enmanuel De Jesus Enmanuel De Jesus Sent to Triple-A
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 12:55 PM
The Tigers optioned De Jesus to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Analysis: De Jesus hasn't given up a run in his past eight appearances (13 innings), but he'll still end up being the odd man out for a roster spot since Jack Flaherty (ankle) is coming off the IL to start Sunday. De Jesus should get another look in the majors before long given his recent form. |
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Jack Flaherty Jack Flaherty Reinstated for Sunday's start
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 11:26 AM
The Tigers activated Flaherty (ankle) from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday's game against the Astros, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Analysis: The veteran right-hander has spent the past couple weeks on the shelf due to a left peroneal strain, but he's ready to rejoin Detroit's rotation after one rehab start with Double-A Erie. Flaherty has yet to find much consistency on the mound in 2026 with a 5.35 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 78:34 K:BB across 65.2 innings. |
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Kerry Carpenter Kerry Carpenter Launches grand slam Saturday
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 6:48 PM
Carpenter went 2-for-4 with a grand slam in Saturday's 8-6 loss to the Astros.
Analysis: The 28-year-old slugger came to the plate with the bases loaded in the third inning and got hold of a hanging curveball from Kai-Wei Teng, depositing it in the right-field seats. It was Carpenter's 12th homer of the season and, remarkably, the first grand slam of the season for the Tigers. Carpenter's gone yard in back-to-back games, and over 22 contests in June he's batting .234 (15-for-64) with seven long balls and 18 RBI. |
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Framber Valdez Framber Valdez Denied win Saturday
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 6:44 PM
Valdez didn't factor into the decision Saturday, giving up four runs on eight hits over six innings as the Tigers were downed 8-6 by the Astros. He struck out two without walking a batter.
Analysis: The veteran left-hander got tagged for runs in the second, third and fourth frames, but Valdez didn't issue a free pass for only the second time in 17 starts this season and exited the mound after 88 pitches (59 strikes) in line for his fifth win, before Will Vest melted down in the eighth. Through five outings and 28 innings in June, Valdez sports a 3.21 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 23:9 K:BB. He lines up to make his next trip to the mound on the road next weekend against the Rangers. |
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Dillon Dingler Dillon Dingler Getting rest Saturday
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 9:42 AM
Dingler isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros.
Analysis: Dingler will get a day off after going 2-for-7 with a homer and two RBI through the first two games of the series. Jake Rogers will fill in for him behind the plate and bat ninth. |
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Kevin McGonigle Kevin McGonigle Swipes two bags in big win
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 8:51 AM
McGonigle went 1-for-2 with two walks, two runs scored and two stolen bases in Friday's 8-0 win over the Astros.
Analysis: The 21-year-old infielder set the table for the rout from the leadoff spot as he continues to enjoy a spectacular MLB debut. McGonigle has hit safely in 11 of the last 12 games, batting .311 (14-for-45) over that span with a .415 OBP, and on the season he's produced a .284/.391/.426 slash line with six homers, 11 steals, 28 RBI and 49 runs in 79 contests. |
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Keider Montero Keider Montero Blanks Houston in emotional win
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 8:47 AM
Montero (4-5) picked up the win in Friday's 8-0 victory over the Astros, scattering five hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: With his mind on the devastation back home after two recent earthquakes, the Venezuelan right-hander produced one of his best outings of the season en route to his seventh quality start of 2026. Montero fired 70 of 96 pitches for strikes, and Houston didn't even get a runner past second base until his final frame. Over five appearances (four starts) in June, Montero sports a 2.70 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 13:3 K:BB in 26.2 innings. Jack Flaherty (ankle) is expected to come off the IL this weekend with Justin Verlander (hamstring) potentially not far behind him, so the Tigers' rotation could get very crowded ahead of the All-Star break, but for now Montero is set to make his next start on the road next week against the Rangers. |
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James Outman James Outman Provides jolt Friday
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 8:15 AM
Outman went 1-for-2 with a walk, a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 8-0 win over the Astros.
Analysis: Outman is starting to seize more playing time in center field in tandem with Matt Vierling, with Vierling also capable of playing a corner spot as he did Friday. Outman isn't hitting much with only a .190 batting average in 11 games with the Tigers and an even worse .165 average overall. He's not a particularly exciting fantasy option due to the lack of consistent contact, but with both Javier Baez (ankle) and Wenceel Perez (orbital) facing extended absences, playing time should continue to be there for Outman in the short term, unless the Tigers decide the time is right to bring up top prospect Max Clark. |
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Colt Keith Colt Keith Hits fifth home run
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 8:05 AM
Keith went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 8-0 win over the Astros.
Analysis: Keith hit his fifth home run of the season in the fourth inning against Houston starter Spencer Arrighetti. All five of the infielder's long balls have come in the last 13 games, and he has a .947 OPS during that span. For the season, Keith has a .675 OPS, but that figure should continue to climb if he can maintain his recent power production. |
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Kerry Carpenter Kerry Carpenter Lifts off Friday
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 8:01 AM
Carpenter went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 8-0 win over the Astros.
Analysis: Carpenter took Houston starter Spencer Arrighetti deep with a runner on in the third inning for his 11th home run of the season. All 11 of the outfielder's long balls have come against righties, and he has a .795 OPS in those matchups this year. Carpenter still isn't providing much against southpaws, posting just a .421 OPS in a small number of at-bats, so he should remain a strong-side platoon player moving forward. |
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Jackson Jobe Jackson Jobe Will throw live BP on Saturday
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 3:24 PM
Jobe (elbow) will throw live batting practice Saturday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Jobe will continue his rehab at the Tigers' facility in Lakeland, Fla. He's already thrown handfuls of bullpen sessions and will now progress to facing live hitters this weekend, as the right-hander works his way back from Tommy John surgery. Jobe has a good chance to pitch for Detroit in the second half of the season. |
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Hao-Yu Lee Hao-Yu Lee Heading to bench Friday
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 3:24 PM
Lee is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros.
Analysis: Though Zach McKinstry will cover second base Friday, Lee appears to have emerged as the Tigers' primary option at the keystone since Gleyber Torres aggravated a left oblique injury June 15 and landed back on the shelf. Lee had started at second base in eight of the Tigers' previous nine games, going 9-for-26 (.346 average) with two doubles, two runs and one RBI over that span. |
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Wenceel Perez Wenceel Perez Shifts to 60-day IL
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 3:21 PM
The Tigers transferred Perez (orbital) to the 60-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: With the team claiming Yilber Diaz off waivers from the Diamondbacks in a corresponding move, Detroit needed to open a spot on the 40-man roster. Perez will miss a couple months at minimum after he sustained a left orbital fracture in pregame warmups June 16. |
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Yilber Diaz Yilber Diaz Claimed by Detroit
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 1:34 PM
The Tigers claimed Diaz off waivers from the Diamondbacks on Friday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
Analysis: Diaz was designated for assignment last weekend after he was tagged for seven runs on seven hits and one walk across two-thirds of an inning in last Saturday's loss to the Twins. The 25-year-old still sports a high-90s fastball and potentially plus slider despite major control and command issues, and he'll get a fresh start in Detroit's organization. |
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Troy Melton Troy Melton Tough-luck loss in strong start
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 9:59 PM
Melton (4-1) took the loss Thursday against the Astros, allowing one run on two hits and no walks in six innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: That makes it back-to-back quality starts for Melton, who now has four such efforts over just six outings this year. The 25-year-old right-hander has been particularly hard to hit in 2026 as well, giving up four hits or fewer on four occasions so far. Melton boasts a 2.39 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 25:9 K:BB across 37.2 innings, but his next matchup is an especially difficult draw in New York against the first-place Yankees. |
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