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Kevin McGonigle Kevin McGonigle Drives in three in Tuesday's win
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 8:50 AM
McGonigle went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and three RBI in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Guardians.
Analysis: The 21-year-old infielder put the Tigers in the lead for good with his two-run double in the fifth inning. McGonigle has hit safely in five straight games, going 9-for-22 (.409), and since the All-Star break the AL Rookie of the Year favorite has compiled a .308/.387/.473 slash line with four homers, 14 RBI and 19 runs in 22 contests. |
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Drew Anderson Drew Anderson Still not fully stretched out
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 8:46 AM
Anderson didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Guardians, allowing one run on four hits and two walks over four innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: The right-hander pitched well and tossed a season-high 70 pitches (44 for strikes), but Anderson continues to face workload restrictions as a member of the rotation. Over two starts since having his role changed last week, he's worked just 7.2 innings but has given up only one run with a 4:3 K:BB. Jack Flaherty (forearm) remains in his throwing progression and has no target date for his return, while Justin Verlander (hamstring) has yet to throw off a mound and River Ryan (hamstring) is still on the IL at Triple-A, so Anderson will continue patching the hole in the Tigers' rotation for the foreseeable future. He's set to make his next start at home this weekend against the White Sox, and he might get enough leeway to qualify for a win. |
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Kenley Jansen Kenley Jansen Allows run but secures 14th save
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 9:18 PM
Jansen allowed a run on a hit and two walks across an inning of relief but managed to secure the save in Tuesday's 6-4 victory over the Guardians.
Analysis: Jansen got the top of the ninth inning staked to a 6-3 lead and it was a struggle for Detroit's closer, as he needed 29 pitches to retire three batters. The subpar outing was still enough for the veteran reliever to record his 14th save of the season, and he's been mostly good lately with a 2.00 ERA and 14 strikeouts across 10 innings in his last 10 appearances. Jansen has no real competition for the closer role at the moment, which gives him fantasy value even though he's not the same dominant force he was earlier in his career. |
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Jacob Waguespack Jacob Waguespack Earns first 2026 win
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 9:11 PM
Waguespack (1-1) tossed two scoreless innings of relief and earned the win in Tuesday's 6-4 victory over the Guardians. He allowed two hits and a walk.
Analysis: Drew Anderson, who has mostly worked in relief this season, got the start for Detroit and held his own across four innings. However, he didn't go long enough to qualify for the win, which opened the door for Waguespack, who worked the fifth and sixth. The righty earned his first win in the majors since he won five games as a rookie back in 2019. Waguespack isn't in a super fantasy-friendly role at the moment, but he's pitched well this year with 1.52 ERA and 0.89 WHIP across 23.2 innings out of Detroit's bullpen. |
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Riley Greene Riley Greene Dealing with hamstring injury
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 7:09 PM
Greene exited Tuesday's game versus Cleveland in the third inning as a result of right hamstring tightness.
Analysis: Greene was hit by a pitch on his right leg while leading off the bottom of the second frame, and it's possible that he tweaked his hamstring while running the bases during the inning. Greene can be considered day-to-day for the time being, and any additional information on the injury will likely come following the conclusion of Tuesday's contest. |
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Riley Greene Riley Greene Exits early after HBP
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 6:21 PM
Greene (leg) was removed from Tuesday's contest against the Guardians in the third inning, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Analysis: Greene took a 92.1 mph sinker from Cleveland right-hander Tanner Bibee off his right leg to open the bottom of the second inning, and he was ultimately able to stay in the game long enough to score on a one-out RBI double by Spencer Torkelson. Greene was then taken out of the game prior to the top of the third frame, and Ben Malgeri took over in left field. Greene will likely undergo imaging on the leg, and more information on his status will likely be provided in the near future. |
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Hits IL
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 5:33 PM
The Tigers placed Mayfield on the 7-day injured list Tuesday, Emily Waldon of Baseball America reports.
Analysis: Mayfield, who was acquired by the Tigers at the trade deadline, will have to wait a bit more before he makes his organizational debut. The details of why he was placed on the injured list Tuesday have not been revealed. |
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Wenceel Perez Wenceel Perez Pulled off rehab assignment
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 2:53 PM
Perez (orbital) was pulled off his rehab assignment Tuesday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday that Perez's vision is not yet back to normal after initially suffering an orbital fracture June 16 when an exercise band snapped back and hit Perez in the eye. During his rehab assignment, Perez went 0-for-12 at the plate with a sacrifice fly and six strikeouts. It appears he's looking at an extended absence. |
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Will Vest Will Vest Undergoes hip procedure
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 2:49 PM
Vest (elbow) underwent hip surgery Tuesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Vest had already been ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 season after previously undergoing elbow surgery to address a stress fracture. He's now looking at dual rehabs and is expected to be sidelined for several months. The 31-year-old Vest recorded a 6.08 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 27:10 K:BB across 26.2 innings over 27 appearances this season. |
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Tanner Rainey Tanner Rainey Contract selected by Detroit
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 2:19 PM
The Tigers selected Rainey's contract from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday.
Analysis: Rainey will make his first appearance in the big leagues this season after having his contract selected by Detroit on Tuesday. The 32-year-old has posted a 5-3 record, 2.32 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 60:26 K:BB through 42.2 innings at Triple-A Toledo this season. Rainey's promotion comes in the wake of Enmanuel De Jesus heading out on paternity leave. |
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Enmanuel De Jesus Enmanuel De Jesus Placed on paternity leave
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 2:14 PM
Detroit placed De Jesus on the paternity list on Tuesday, per Evan Woodbery of MLive.com.
Analysis: With the birth of his child on the way, the Tigers are placing De Jesus on paternity leave. The 29-year-old can spend up to three days on the paternity list, so he should be back with the Tigers by Friday's series opener versus the White Sox. |
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Thayron Liranzo Thayron Liranzo Receives clean bill of health
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 9:24 PM
Liranzo (finger) has gone 5-for-36 (.139 average) with three home runs and a 7:16 BB:K in 10 games at Double-A Erie since being reinstated from the 7-day injured list July 28.
Analysis: Liranzo was on the shelf for nearly four weeks in July after suffering a left finger laceration. He's struggled a bit at the dish since being activated but is still producing at just above the league-average level (.763 OPS, 103 wRC+) over 244 plate appearances at Double-A on the season. |
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Promoted to Triple-A
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 7:25 PM
Briceno was promoted to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday, per MLB Pipeline.
Analysis: Briceno will move up to Triple-A after producing a .297 average with eight home runs, 19 RBI and 15 runs scored over 64 at-bats in 17 contests with Double-A Erie. The 21-year-old is considered to be one of Detroit's top overall prospects and a top 100 prospect in baseball, and he is now just one step away from making his major-league debut. |
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Tyler Holton Tyler Holton Secures second save Sunday
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 6:47 PM
Holton struck out the side in a clean inning of relief to earn the save in Sunday's 3-1, 10-inning victory over the Giants.
Analysis: Regular closer Kenley Jansen worked the bottom of the ninth inning in a 1-1 tie, and just like Holton, struck out the side. Holton then came on in the bottom of the 10th to protect a 3-1 lead, and he needed 12 pitches to mow down the Giants in order and record his second save of the season. The lefty has been good this year with a 2.78 ERA overall, and he's been even better lately, posting a 1.38 ERA and 0.85 WHIP across his last 10 appearances. |
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Kenley Jansen Kenley Jansen Strikes out three, earns win Sunday
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 6:40 PM
Jansen (3-4) struck out the side in a clean inning of relief and earned the win in Sunday's 3-1, 10-inning victory over the Giants.
Analysis: Jansen worked the bottom of the ninth inning and needed 15 pitches to tally three strikeouts and keep the game tied 1-1. The veteran reliever then earned the win when Detroit scored twice in the top of the 10th, with Tyler Holton coming on for the save. Jansen has been sharp lately with a 0.90 ERA and 14 strikeouts across 10 innings of work in his last 10 appearances. Overall, he's sitting with a 3.82 ERA and leads the Tigers with 13 saves in 17 changes this season. |
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Kerry Carpenter Kerry Carpenter Resumes baseball activities
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 2:49 PM
The Tigers announced Friday that Carpenter (foot) has begun a full progression of hitting, running and playing defense, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Carpenter received a cortisone injection July 28 to address right foot plantar fasciitis, and the shot appears to have yielded the desired effect. The 29-year-old has been fitted for orthotic shoes with the hope that it will combat future foot problems as he begins ramping back up for a return from the injured list. Carpenter could be ready to rejoin the Tigers by next weekend if all goes well during his upcoming workouts, though the club may prefer to send him out on a brief minor-league rehab assignment prior to activating him. |
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Javier Baez Javier Baez Heading to bench Sunday
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 2:40 PM
Baez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Kevin McGonigle will cover shortstop in the series finale in place of Baez, who started at the position in each of the Tigers' previous three contests while going 4-for-14 with three RBI. Though he appears to be locked in as a near-everyday player for the time being, Baez could fade into more of a part-time role once Kerry Carpenter (foot) eventually returns from the injured list. |
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Tyler Holton Tyler Holton Records 10th hold Saturday
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 8:11 AM
Holton tossed two perfect innings of relief to record a hold in Saturday's 8-0 win over the Giants. He struck out two.
Analysis: Holton continued his strong play out of the Detroit bullpen this season as he recorded his 10th hold of the year and lowered his ERA to 2.83. The lefty isn't a great source of strikeouts, with only 41 of them across 54 innings, and he has a career 7.3 K/9. However, Holton has managed to find success in the majors, particularly against left-handed batters, who are hitting just .178 all time against the 30-year-old. |
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Max Clark Max Clark Triples, drives in two Saturday
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 8:01 AM
Clark went 2-for-5 with a triple, a run scored and two RBI in Saturday's 8-0 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Clark has at least one hit in seven of his first eight MLB games, and his triple Saturday was his first. The 21-year-old is making a strong first impression, as he's slashing .333/.421/.545 through 38 plate appearances. Clark has settled in as Detroit's regular center fielder, and his impressive combination of power and speed makes him an appealing fantasy option with plenty of upside. |
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Brant Hurter Brant Hurter Beginning rehab stint
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 4:22 PM
The Tigers transferred Hurter (back) to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday to begin a rehab assignment, Emily Waldon of Baseball America reports.
Analysis: Hurter has been on the injured list since late May due to lumbar spine inflammation. He began throwing in late July and is now ready to get back into game action. Hurter is eligible to come off the IL at any time, but he'll probably need to log multiple outings with Toledo before doing so. |
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