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Framber Valdez Framber Valdez Fans four in no-decision
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 5:43 PM
Valdez took a no-decision Sunday against the Royals, allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits and three walks in five innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: A fielding error by Hao-Yu Lee with two outs in opening frame kept an earned run off Valdez's line. The 32-year-old southpaw has pitched at least five innings in all but three of his 21 starts this year, so he's providing fairly consistent length in spite of the shakiness he's shown overall during his debut season with the Tigers. Valdez's 4.53 ERA and 1.38 WHIP for the campaign are his worst marks since 2019 with Houston, and he's also registered a career-worst 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings in 2026. |
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Kerry Carpenter Kerry Carpenter Aggravated previous injury
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 4:35 PM
Carpenter aggravated his right heel in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Royals, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Carpenter has been dealing with a bruised right heel for over a week, and he tweaked the injury in Sunday's defeat. Manager AJ Hinch stated that the 28-year-old is set for further evaluation in the near future. Carpenter can be considered day-to-day for the time being. |
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Returns from Single-A injured list
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 4:29 PM
Salcedo (undisclosed) struck out one batter and allowed one hit and one walk over a scoreless inning Saturday after being reinstated from Single-A Lakeland's 7-day injured list.
Analysis: Salcedo had been on the shelf since June 3 due to an unspecified injury but was cleared to rejoin Lakeland after striking out three in a perfect inning in his lone rehab appearance in the rookie-level Florida Complex League on July 17. |
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Brant Hurter Brant Hurter Completes side session
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 4:24 PM
Hurter (spine) threw a bullpen session Friday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Hurter is working his way back from lumbar spine inflammation, which has kept him on the shelf since May 24. He's eligible to come off the 60-day injured list at any time but will need to complete a rehab assignment prior to being reinstated. |
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Dillon Dingler Dillon Dingler Drives in two in loss
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 4:20 PM
Dingler went 2-for-3 with a walk and two RBI in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Royals.
Analysis: After getting a day off Saturday, Dingler picked up where he left off with another good performance Sunday. The catcher has now tallied 68 RBI across 97 games this season, and he's also sporting a strong .874 OPS to go along with 22 home runs. Dingler has been one of the best backstops in the majors from a fantasy perspective, and he's showing no signs of slowing down. |
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Kevin McGonigle Kevin McGonigle Reaches three times Sunday
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 4:14 PM
McGonigle went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Royals.
Analysis: After an 0-for-4 effort Saturday, McGonigle bounced back with a good game Sunday to wrap up the weekend series. The 21-year-old infielder is now batting .270 with a .776 OPS this month as he continues to display tremendous consistency for a young player. Overall, McGonigle is sporting a .281/.387/.418 slash line across 102 games, and he's in a great position to earn AL Rookie of the Year honors. |
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Kerry Carpenter Kerry Carpenter Makes early exit Sunday
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 2:14 PM
Carpenter was lifted from Sunday's game against the Royals after four innings due to an apparent injury, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. He went hitless in two at-bats prior to his departure.
Analysis: The Tigers should provide an explanation for Carpenter's early exit later Sunday, but McCosky notes that the 28-year-old appeared to be in some discomfort following a swing in the bottom of the fourth. Carpenter had previously sat out a game Tuesday due to a bruised heel, though it's unclear if his removal from Sunday's contest is related to that injury. |
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Zach McKinstry Zach McKinstry Not in Sunday's lineup
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 10:41 AM
McKinstry is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Analysis: The utility man started the previous four games -- at three different positions -- and will hit the bench Sunday after going 5-for-14 with a double and an RBI during that span. Kerry Carpenter is manning right field while Gleyber Torres serves as the designated hitter in the series finale versus Kansas City. |
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Hao-Yu Lee Hao-Yu Lee Carries offense in loss to KC
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 6:47 PM
Lee went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Royals.
Analysis: The 23-year-old infielder brought home Riley Greene in the second inning with a two-bagger before lofting a solo shot off Michael Wacha in the fourth, but the Tigers' offense went cold the rest of the way. Lee has started five of the last seven games while bouncing between second base and third base, and Saturday's performance extended his current hitting streak to 10 games -- a stretch in which he's batting .382 (13-for-34) with three doubles, two homers, five runs and eight RBI. |
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Casey Mize Casey Mize Delivers quality start Saturday
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 6:43 PM
Mize didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Royals, allowing one run on three hits over six innings. He struck out three without walking a batter.
Analysis: The right-hander left the mound with Detroit nursing a 2-1 lead, but his bullpen couldn't get the job done. The quality start was still Mize's eighth of the season and third in his last five outings, a stretch in which he's produced a 2.20 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 27:5 K:BB over 28.2 innings. If the Tigers do decide to sell at the trade deadline, Mize could be in high demand as a rental, as he becomes a free agent this coming offseason. If he doesn't get shipped out before then, his next start is set to come on the road next weekend against the A's. |
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James Outman James Outman Riding pine Saturday
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:18 AM
Outman isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Outman will move to the bench for a second straight game after starting five of Detroit's first seven games after the All-Star break. Riley Greene, Matt Vierling and Zach McKinstry will patrol the outfield while Outman rests. |
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Spencer Torkelson Spencer Torkelson Resting Saturday
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:15 AM
Torkelson isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Torkelson will get a day off Saturday after going 0-for-7 with five strikeouts through the first two games of the series. His absence will put Colt Keith at first base, allowing Hao-Yu Lee to start at the hot corner. |
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Dillon Dingler Dillon Dingler Idle Saturday
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:13 AM
Dingler isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Dingler will step out of the lineup Saturday after going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts and a hit-by-pitch in Friday's contest. Jake Rogers will fill in as the Tigers' catcher and bat ninth. |
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Kenley Jansen Kenley Jansen Nails down 12th save
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:04 AM
Jansen struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his 12th save of the season in a 2-1 win over the Royals.
Analysis: The veteran closer needed only eight pitches (seven strikes) to get the job done. Jansen has a pristine 0.00 ERA in July over 7.1 innings, allowing just three hits with an 8:6 K:BB while converting all three of his save chances. If the Tigers decide to be buyers and not sellers at the trade deadline, bullpen help will likely be at the top of the shopping list, but Jansen's spot as closer seems relatively secure. |
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Tarik Skubal Tarik Skubal Fans dozen Royals in seventh win
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:01 AM
Skubal (7-5) picked up the win Friday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks over 7.1 innings in a 2-1 victory over the Royals. He struck out 12.
Analysis: The dozen strikeouts were a season high for the two-time reigning AL Cy Young Award winner, and Skubal's changeup was particularly vicious, generating 10 whiffs on 14 swings as he put together his eighth quality start of the year. The trade rumors swirling about Skubal haven't been a distraction for him, and over four outings in July he's delivered a 1.48 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 35:5 K:BB over 24.1 innings. He lines up to make what could be his final start as a Tiger at home next week against the Orioles. |
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Javier Baez Javier Baez Moving rehab to Triple-A
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 4:31 PM
Baez (ankle) will move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Analysis: Baez made two appearances for Single-A Lakehead earlier this week and is ready to take the next step in his recovery from a right ankle sprain that landed him on the injured list in late April. He'll need multiple reps in center field and shortstop before being cleared to return from the 60-day IL. |
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Burch Smith Burch Smith Setback on rehab assignment
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 3:30 PM
Smith is being evaluated after exiting a rehab appearance with Triple-A Toledo on Thursday with right shoulder/lat discomfort, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Smith was making his second rehab appearance after missing nearly two months with right shoulder inflammation, so it's a worrisome setback. More should be known about the reliever's condition in the coming days. |
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Kevin McGonigle Kevin McGonigle Resting Friday
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 2:01 PM
McGonigle is out of the lineup for the Tigers' matchup against the Royals on Friday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Analysis: Despite riding a six-game hitting streak since July 18, McGonigle will take the day off Friday. Zach McKinstry will man shortstop and bat seventh for Detroit. |
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Casey Mize Casey Mize Cleared to start Saturday
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 10:04 AM
Mize (groin/wrist) is listed as the Tigers' scheduled starting pitcher for Saturday's game against the Royals at Comerica Park.
Analysis: Mize was forced out of his previous start Sunday in Anaheim midway through the fourth inning due to a mild aggravation of a groin injury in addition to a left wrist contusion, which he sustained after taking a comebacker off his hand. Per MLB.com, the right-hander wasn't troubled by either health concern while going through his normal routine between starts, so he should be free of restrictions during Saturday's outing. Since allowing a season-high five earned runs in his second start of the season April 6 in Minnesota, Mize has submitted a 2.43 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 69:14 K:BB in 70.1 innings over his subsequent 13 appearances. |
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James Outman James Outman Delivers go-ahead home run
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 3:24 AM
Outman went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Royals.
Analysis: Outman supplied most of Detroit's offense Thursday when he took John Schreiber deep in the seventh inning, giving him four home runs on the season. While the blast proved decisive, it has otherwise been a difficult month for the outfielder, who owns a .128 batting average (6-for-47) and 42.6 percent strikeout rate across 16 games in July. Overall, Outman has struggled to a .159/.218/.297 slash line this season. |
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