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Zach McKinstry Zach McKinstry Taking seat Saturday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 10:46 AM
McKinstry isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: McKinstry will take a day to reset after going 0-for-16 across his last six games. His absence will allow Ben Malgeri to start in right field, batting seventh. |
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Spencer Torkelson Spencer Torkelson Getting rest Saturday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 10:42 AM
Torkelson isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: Torkelson will get a chance to rest his legs Saturday after going 10-for-24 (.417) with two homers, six RBI, five runs and a 7:8 BB:K during his seven-game hitting streak. Colt Keith will pick up a start at first base as a result, putting Riley Greene at the DH spot and Brett Callahan in left field. |
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Drew Sommers Drew Sommers Earns win in relief Friday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 8:34 AM
Sommers (2-4) tossed two scoreless innings of relief with five strikeouts to earn the win in Friday's 11-8 victory over the White Sox.
Analysis: Sommers was on cruise control out of the bullpen as he struck out five of the six batters he faced on 22 pitches. The lefty has had a nice season overall with a 3.32 ERA, though he's struggled a bit lately with a 5.40 ERA in his last eight appearances before Friday's bounceback. Sommers has also done a great job of missing bats with 58 strikeouts in just 38 innings this year, giving him some sneaky upside heading into 2027 if he's able to secure a higher-leverage role. |
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Riley Greene Riley Greene Pops 21st home run Friday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 8:28 AM
Greene went 1-for-4 with a walk and a two-run home run in Friday's 11-8 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Greene extended his hitting streak to eight games with his 21st home run of the season. He's gone deep twice during the hitting streak while also delivering 10 RBI and a 1.095 OPS. Detroit has a slim chance of making the playoffs with a big surge during the last week of the regular season, and it appears that Greene is going to do his part to help carry the offensive load. |
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Kevin McGonigle Kevin McGonigle Drives in four in win
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 6:20 AM
McGonigle went 2-for-5 with a triple and four RBI in Friday's 11-8 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: McGonigle drove in a run on a single in the third inning before lacing a bases-clearing triple in the fifth. The 22-year-old has now tallied two hits in five of his past seven games, driving in seven runs and scoring five times in that span. He's slashing .277/.378/.428 with 17 homers, 69 RBI, 95 runs scored and 12 steals across 674 plate appearances and is the favorite to win American League Rookie of the Year as the season nears its end. |
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Andrew Sears Andrew Sears Can't escape first frame Friday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 6:01 AM
Sears did not factor into the decision in Friday's 11-8 win over the White Sox, allowing six unearned runs on one hit and three walks while recording two outs in the first inning. He did not register a strikeout.
Analysis: Sears lacked command but was a victim of poor defense, as the Tigers made two errors with two outs before he surrendered a bases-clearing double and was pulled after a walk to the next batter. In five games (three starts) with the Tigers, the 24-year-old owns a 5.19 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 13:7 K:BB across 17.1 innings. With Jack Flaherty (forearm) potentially returning before the end of the season, it's unclear what Sears' role will be in his next appearance. |
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Kenley Jansen Kenley Jansen Earns 21st save
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 5:52 AM
Jansen earned the save in Friday's 11-8 win over the White Sox, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.
Analysis: Jansen was called on to protect a three-run lead in the ninth inning and retired the heart of the White Sox order to close things out. The veteran closer has now gone 10 straight appearances without allowing an earned run and owns a 1.86 ERA overall in 19.1 second-half innings. For the season, he's 21-for-27 in save chances with a 3.35 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 49:23 K:BB across 43 frames. |
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Hao-Yu Lee Hao-Yu Lee Leads offense in win
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 5:47 AM
Lee went 4-for-5 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 11-8 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Lee fueled a Tigers comeback, smacking an RBI double in the sixth inning before tying the game with a two-run shot in the eighth. It was the 23-year-old's first career four-hit effort, and he's now tallied six extra-base hits and eight RBI over his past six contests. On the year, he's slashing .264/.320/.432 with 10 homers, 42 RBI, 38 runs scored and two steals across 326 plate appearances. |
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Dillon Dingler Dillon Dingler Not in lineup Friday
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 3:50 PM
Dingler is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: Dingler has been in a prolonged slump at the plate, as he's seen his OPS plummet more than 100 points since late July. Over his last 45 games, Dingler is slashing just .179/.224/.285 with five home runs, 22 RBI and a 7:51 BB:K across 192 plate appearances. Eduardo Valencia is starting at catcher and batting eighth Friday. |
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Andrew Sears Andrew Sears Handed another start
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 8:06 AM
Sears is slated to start Friday's game against the White Sox at Rate Field.
Analysis: Sears will draw his third start of September after posting a 4.50 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 9:3 K:BB over 10 innings between appearances against the Guardians and Rockies. The rookie left-hander could drop out of the rotation in the final week of the season if Jack Flaherty (forearm) is cleared to return from the 15-day injured list. |
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Kyle Finnegan Kyle Finnegan Hits 15-day IL
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 6:04 PM
The Tigers placed Finnegan on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to Wednesday, with left groin inflammation.
Analysis: Finnegan had struggled in his last two outings Sunday and Monday. Both games were in Toronto, where he gave up four earned runs on six hits with one strikeout across 1.1 innings through the two games. The Tigers still have a slim chance at making the playoffs as of Thursday, but Finnegan's season is likely over. In a corresponding move, the Tigers recalled Ty Madden from Triple-A Toledo. |
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Ty Madden Ty Madden Up from Toledo
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 6:03 PM
The Tigers recalled Madden from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday.
Analysis: With Kyle Finnegan (groin) moving to the injured list, the Tigers will turn to Madden to replenish their bullpen depth. The 26-year-old has actually been more effective with the big club this season (3.46 ERA, 1.08 WHIP) than he has been in the minors (4.44 ERA, 1.53 WHIP), though he isn't likely to receive many high-leverage opportunities down the stretch. |
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Colt Keith Colt Keith Sitting out Thursday
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 4:04 PM
Keith is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the White Sox.
Analysis: Keith missed two games earlier this week with a left thumb injury before returning to action Wednesday. The Tigers are facing a righty in Erick Fedde on Thursday, so it's possible Keith's thumb is still bothering him and that's what is keeping him out of the lineup. Spencer Torkelson is at first base, and Gleyber Torres will serve as the Tigers' designated hitter Thursday. |
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Hao-Yu Lee Hao-Yu Lee Exiting starting lineup
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 3:48 PM
Lee is absent from the lineup for Thursday's tilt against the White Sox.
Analysis: Lee will grab a seat for Thursday's series opener after starting the previous five contests. Javier Baez will slot in at second base in Lee's stead. |
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Kerry Carpenter Kerry Carpenter Ramps up hitting, running
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 9:22 AM
The Tigers announced Friday that Carpenter (foot) has ramped up his running and hitting progression with the hope of returning from the injured list before the end of the season, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Carpenter has been on the shelf since July 27 due to left foot plantar fascitiis, and despite the 72-80 Tigers facing long odds to secure a postseason spot, the 29-year-old isn't yet willing to close the door on a potential return. If Carpenter does end up making it back before the season ends Sept. 27, he could be limited to more of a part-time role. |
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Keider Montero Keider Montero Takes ninth loss Wednesday
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 7:18 PM
Montero (9-9) allowed two runs on six hits across four innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Blue Jays. He walked two and struck out four.
Analysis: Montero did a decent job of limiting damage despite all of the baserunners, but he didn't get much run support in the 5-1 Detroit loss. The righty hasn't earned a win since Aug. 13, and in five appearances since then, he's now 0-2 with a 5.64 ERA. Overall, Montero has been better with a 3.58 ERA across 151 innings this season, though he's only struck out 102 batters, which has capped his fantasy appeal. The 26-year-old is lined up to take the hill again Monday against the Nationals and then is tentatively scheduled to pitch the last game of the regular season versus the Pirates on Sept. 27. |
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Zach McKinstry Zach McKinstry Out of Detroit lineup
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 11:20 AM
McKinstry is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Toronto.
Analysis: McKinstry started the previous three games in right field for the Tigers, but he'll exit the lineup for Wednesday's matinee. Brett Callahan will patrol right field and will bat eighth as the Tigers try to complete the series sweep. |
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Gleyber Torres Gleyber Torres Taking seat Wednesday
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 11:17 AM
Torres is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Toronto.
Analysis: Torres has seen his playing time slip since the Tigers fell out of the playoff hunt, as this will be the fifth time he's been absent from the lineup over the last 10 contests. Hao-Yu Lee will man second base and Colt Keith will be deployed as Detroit's designated hitter. |
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Colt Keith Colt Keith Back in action for Tigers
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 11:14 AM
Keith (thumb) will start at designated hitter and bat third in Wednesday's game versus the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Keith was scratched from Monday's lineup with left thumb soreness and did not play Tuesday. However, he feels well enough to serve as the DH on Wednesday as the Tigers look to complete the series sweep. |
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Drew Anderson Drew Anderson Tosses five scoreless frames in Toronto
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 10:42 PM
Anderson (5-6) earned the win against the Blue Jays on Tuesday, allowing two hits and three walks while striking out four across five scoreless innings.
Analysis: Tuesday was the first time this season that Anderson kept his opponent off the board while completing five innings. He was able to get out of a bases-loaded situation unscathed in the third frame, finishing his outing with seven whiffs and six groundouts on 88 pitches (58 strikes). It was Anderson's first win since July 23 and first victory since joining the rotation in early August. His start in Toronto might be his last of the regular season, but that largely depends on whether the Tigers activate Jack Flaherty (forearm) from the 15-day injured list during the final days of the regular season. |
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