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Will Vest Will Vest Saddled with loss in extra innings Wed, Sep 17, 2025, 8:44 AM Vest (6-4) allowed four runs (three earned) on five hits across an inning of relief to take the loss in Tuesday's 7-5, 10-inning defeat to the Guardians. Analysis: After the Tigers forced extra innings on a Kerry Carpenter solo home run in the bottom of the ninth, Vest was tapped for the top of the 10th, and he ran into trouble right away. The veteran righty started the frame by allowing three doubles and a triple before recording any outs, giving Cleveland three quick runs. Vest had rattled off five straight scoreless appearances before Tuesday, and his ERA is still a tidy 2.91 overall, so the Detroit closer should be able to move past the rough performance and get back on track soon.
Casey Mize Casey Mize Takes no-decision Tuesday Wed, Sep 17, 2025, 8:35 AM Mize allowed three runs on seven hits across 5.1 innings and did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's 7-5, 10-inning loss to the Guardians. He walked one and struck out eight. Analysis: Mize was in line for his sixth loss of the season before Kerry Carpenter homered in the bottom of the ninth inning to tie the game at 3-3 and force extra innings. It was a slight step back for Mize, who had allowed a total of three runs on nine hits across 11 innings in his previous two starts combined. On the bright side, the righty continued to display good strikeout potential lately. He has now fanned 16 batters in 11.1 innings over his last two appearances, and his 8.3 K/9 is a big improvement from the 6.9 mark he posted during the 2024 regular season. Mize will look to keep missing bats and try to get back into the win column in his next outing, which is penciled in for Sunday against Atlanta.
Spencer Torkelson Spencer Torkelson Homers in four-hit game Wed, Sep 17, 2025, 8:27 AM Torkelson went 4-for-5 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 7-5, 10-inning loss to the Guardians. Analysis: Torkelson was dialed in all night as he delivered his first four-hit performance of the season. He saved his best for last, belting his 29th home run of the year in the bottom of the 10th inning as the Tigers tried to cut into a 7-3 deficit. Torkelson is now two away from tying his career high of 31 homers, which he recorded back in 2023. Tuesday's long ball snapped an 18-game stretch without a home run for the 26-year-old slugger.
Kerry Carpenter Kerry Carpenter Belts 26th home run Tuesday Wed, Sep 17, 2025, 8:23 AM Carpenter appeared as a pinch hitter and went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 7-5, 10-inning loss to the Guardians. Analysis: Carpenter didn't get the start with Cleveland sending lefty Joey Cantillo to the mound, but the former still managed to have an impact. Appearing as a pinch hitter in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Detroit outfielder went deep to tie the game at 3-3 and force extra innings. Carpenter has been in a nice power groove recently with four long balls in his last 10 games, and he's already set a new career high with 26 home runs this season.
Gleyber Torres Gleyber Torres Goes deep in loss Wed, Sep 17, 2025, 8:17 AM Torres went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 7-5, 10-inning loss to the Guardians. Analysis: Torres struck in the third inning with his second home run of September and 16th of the season. Outside of the long balls, it's mostly been a struggle this month for the Detroit infielder, as he's batting just .152 across 13 games. Overall, Torres has been much better with a .254 average through 135 games, and his 16 homers and 73 RBI have both surpassed the totals he posted last year with the Yankees.
Matt Vierling Matt Vierling Shut down following setback Tue, Sep 16, 2025, 4:03 PM Vierling has been pulled off his rehab assignment due to renewed soreness in his left oblique, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. Analysis: Vierling is undergoing further evaluation before the Tigers determine the next steps for him. With less than two weeks remaining in the regular season, a return for Vierling before the end of the month seems unlikely. He's been sidelined since early August and has been limited to only 31 games this season due to various injuries.
Tarik Skubal Tarik Skubal Listed as Thursday's starter Tue, Sep 16, 2025, 11:15 AM Skubal (side) is listed as the Tigers' scheduled starter for Thursday's game against the Guardians, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. Analysis: Skubal had to be removed from his last start against the Marlins with left side tightness, but imaging came back clean. According to manager A.J. Hinch, Skubal threw his normal between-starts bullpen session Monday without issue, MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM reports. The Tigers will undoubtedly keep a close eye on their ace, but Skubal's fantasy managers can lock the southpaw into their lineup.
Brenan Hanifee Brenan Hanifee Returned to Triple-A Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 9:44 PM Hanifee was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Monday, per MLB's transactions log. Analysis: Hanifee will retreat to the minors after spending the last month with Detroit. During that time, he posted a 2.35 ERA and 1.30 WHIP with five strikeouts over 7.2 frames. Brant Hurter was recalled in a corresponding move.
Brant Hurter Brant Hurter Back with big-league club Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 8:40 PM Hurter was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Monday, per MLB's transactions log. Analysis: Hurter missed time at the end of August due to a back injury, but he's since returned to health and will now get a chance to help the major-league team down the stretch of the regular season. He's performed well in his last 10 appearances for Detroit, posting a 1.20 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with 16 strikeouts over 15.0 innings.
Spencer Torkelson Spencer Torkelson Reaches three times, scores in win Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 8:43 AM Torkelson went 1-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Marlins. Analysis: The Tigers could only muster four hits as a team, but Torkelson's patience at the plate helped lead to the first run of the game, which was ultimately enough for the win. The Detroit first baseman is known for his power, as he has 28 home runs on the season, though he's also shown an improved batting eye this year. Torkelson's walk rate is currently 11.6 percent, which is up from 8.8 percent during the 2024 regular season and would be a new career best.
Will Vest Will Vest Secures 21st save Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 8:27 PM Vest allowed a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning while earning a save over the Marlins on Sunday. He struck out one. Analysis: Vest had runners on first and second with one out but escaped the jam to close out the 2-0 win. It was his 21st save of the year and first since Aug. 29. He's now delivered 6.1 consecutive scoreless frames, dropping his season ERA from 2.81 to 2.53 in the process. Vest has produced a 67:22 K:BB through 64 innings.
Keider Montero Keider Montero Cruises to victory Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 8:22 PM Motero (5-3) allowed three hits over five scoreless innings Sunday, striking out five and earning a win over the Marlins. Analysis: Montero gave up three singles and did not allow a runner to reach scoring position. He fell short of a quality start, but tossed 50 strikes on 76 total pitches; it was his highest pitch count since July 25, which was his last MLB appearance before spending just over a month with Triple-A Toledo. Montero now owns a 4.32 ERA with a 63:27 K:BB through 83.1 MLB innings this season. He's lined up for a home start against Atlanta next weekend.
Will Vest Will Vest Covers two clean innings Saturday Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 9:30 AM Vest tossed two scoreless innings of relief in Saturday's 6-4, extra-innings loss to the Marlins. He allowed a hit and a walk, while striking out one. Analysis: Vest worked clean ninth and tenth innings to preserve a tied game, but the Tigers fell when Rafael Montero allowed three runs in the bottom of the 11th to blow a 4-3 lead. It was just the third appearance of the month for Vest, as the Tigers are now 4-7 in September and not giving the veteran reliever many games to close out. Vest has still pitched well with a 2.57 ERA and 9.4 K/9, and he should remain Detroit's closer, at least for however long Kyle Finnegan (groin) is on the injured list.
Rafael Montero Rafael Montero Struggles in blown save Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 9:22 AM Montero (1-2) allowed three runs (two earned) on two hits while retiring only a single batter to blow a save and take the loss in Saturday's extra-innings contest against the Marlins. Analysis: With Will Vest having already pitched the ninth and tenth innings, the Tigers had to turn to Montero in the 11th to protect a 4-3 lead. The veteran righty couldn't get the job done in an ineffective performance. Montero has a rough 4.88 ERA overall this season, though he's been better since joining Detroit before the trade deadline, posting a 3.71 ERA across 17 innings so far. He should remain in a middle-relief role with limited fantasy appeal.
Kerry Carpenter Kerry Carpenter Mashes homer No. 25 Sat, Sep 13, 2025, 8:28 PM Carpenter went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 6-4 extra-innings loss to the Marlins. Analysis: The 28-year-old slugger tied the game at 2-2 when he took Janson Junk deep in the third inning. Carpenter went through a bit of a power drought in the second half of August, but over his last eight games he's left the yard three times, giving him 25 homers on the season -- the first time in his career he's reached that milestone. During that eight-game stretch, Carpenter's batting .296 (8-for-27) with nine RBI.
Charlie Morton Charlie Morton Shaky control in no-decision Sat, Sep 13, 2025, 8:24 PM Morton came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 6-4 extra-innings loss to the Marlins, giving up two runs on three hits and four walks over four innings. He struck out four. Analysis: The 41-year-old righty threw only 42 of 76 pitches for strikes before getting the hook. Morton has failed to last five innings in three straight starts, and over eight trips to the mound since joining the Tigers he's limped to a 5.92 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 45:21 K:BB in 38 innings. He'll try to turn things around in his next start, which is scheduled to come at home next weekend against Atlanta.
Keider Montero Keider Montero Getting start Sunday Sat, Sep 13, 2025, 7:16 PM Montero will start for Detroit against Miami on Sunday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. Analysis: For at least one turn, Montero will take the rotation spot of Sawyer Gipson-Long, who landed on the injured list Friday due to neck stiffness. Montero is no stranger to a starting role, as he's made nine starts (out of 17 appearances) this season and has completed as many as eight innings in a contest (May 8 against Colorado). Montero was dispatched to the minors in late July, and since returning to the big-league club Sept. 3, he's made two appearances in relief, allowing two earned runs with a 5:2 K:BB over five innings. If the righty pitches well Sunday, he could get additional starts while Gipson-Long remains shelved.
Tarik Skubal Tarik Skubal Imaging comes back clean Sat, Sep 13, 2025, 1:20 PM Imaging on Skubal's left side came back negative Saturday following his removal from Friday's game against Miami, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Manager A.J. Hinch said the team will continue to keep an eye on Skubal's side over the next several days, but the expectation is that he will be able to make his next start. If he's able to do so, he'll likely be met by a Guardians offense that has posted a .739 OPS since the beginning of the month.
Dylan Smith Dylan Smith Back from IL Sat, Sep 13, 2025, 9:35 AM Smith (shoulder) struck out two and allowed one earned run on one hit and one walk over one inning Wednesday in a relief appearance for Triple-A Toledo after being activated from the 7-day injured list Tuesday. Analysis: Smith had been on the shelf at Toledo since the All-Star break due to a right shoulder strain before rejoining the Triple-A bullpen upon completing a six-appearance rehab assignment between the Florida State and Midwest Leagues. The 25-year-old righty possesses a spot on the Tigers' 40-man roster and could be a candidate for a promotion in the final two weeks of the season if Detroit has a need for another bullpen arm.
Wilmer Flores Wilmer Flores Cleared to return at Triple-A Sat, Sep 13, 2025, 9:29 AM Triple-A Toledo reinstated Flores (shoulder) from its 60-day injured list Thursday. Analysis: Flores hasn't appeared out of the bullpen in either of Toledo's two games since his activation, but he appears to be healthy again after a shoulder injury had kept him on the shelf all season. The right-hander appeared to be trending toward a return in late August after he made four rehab appearances in the Florida State League last month, but he may have incurred a minor setback that prompted Toledo to delay his activation a few more weeks.