Detroit Tigers Transactions
Saturday, January 14
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 |  | The Detroit Tigers and relief pitcher Jose Cisnero agreed to a one-year, $2.287 million deal on Friday to avoid salary arbitration. Cisnero had an excellent 1.08 ERA (3.67 FIP), 1.36 WHIP, 19 walks and 23 strikeouts for the Tigers in 2022, but he only threw 25 relief innings due to an injury and personal issues. The 33-year-old right-hander will not be so fortunate next year if he is unable to limit his number of walks. Cisnero will only be attractive in 2023 deep holds leagues as a setup man in front of expected closer Alex Lange. |
Wednesday, January 11
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|  | The Detroit Tigers have claimed right-handed pitcher Edwin Uceta off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks, per a tweet from the American League Central club's public relations Twitter account. Uceta, 24, has appeared in 24 games at the Major League level in the last two seasons, throwing a total of 37.1 innings. Last year in 17 innings for the Diamondbacks, the right-hander pitched to a 5.82 ERA and a 4.52 FIP in 10 appearances, striking out 13 batters compared to seven walks in the process. He turned in a 4.86 ERA, a 5.50 FIP, 70 strikeouts, and 30 walks in 50 Triple-A innings last year. The reliever will give the Tigers some additional bullpen depth heading into the 2023 season. |
Tuesday, January 10
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|  | The Detroit Tigers and free-agent left-handed relief pitcher Chasen Shreve agreed to a one-year deal Monday with an invitation to spring training, per Detroit News' Chris McCosky. Shreve can earn up to $2 million if he pitches for the Tigers. The 32-year-old only pitched 26 1/3 innings with the New York Mets last season, compiling a poor 6.49 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 25.4% strikeout rate. However, he owns a respectable career 3.87 ERA and 1.34 WHIP over 311 1/3 innings pitched. While he may end up bolstering a Tigers bullpen that just traded away Gregory Soto, it seems unlikely that Shreve will pitch in enough high-leverage situations to be fantasy relevant. |
Saturday, January 07
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|  | The Detroit Tigers acquired infielder Nick Maton, outfielder Matt Vierling and catcher Donny Sands from the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday in exchange for reliever Gregory Soto and infielder Kody Clemens. With Soto now in Philly, it will likely be Alex Lange taking over Detroit's primary closing duties in 2023. Maton, a utility infielder who has hit .254/.330/434 in his two seasons with the Phillies, could see more playing time in his new home, but he's unlikely to make much of a fantasy impact. Vierling, a right-handed hitting outfielder, will give the Tigers some outfield depth against southpaws. Sands, the Phillies' No. 21 prospect per MLB Pipeline, made his big-league debut in 2022 but played in just two games. He's a contact-first hitter that has added some more loft to his swing recently. The 26-year-old projects as a backup catcher for Detroit. |
Tuesday, January 03
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|  | The Detroit Tigers have reportedly signed catcher Andrew Knapp to a minor-league deal, per a tweet from the Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold on Tuesday. He received an invitation to MLB spring training, per a source. Knapp, 31, has hit .209 with 13 home runs, 103 walks (11.8% BB rate) and 274 strikeouts (31.4% strikeout rate) in 325 MLB games over six seasons. Knapp will provide the American League Central club with some additional depth behind the plate heading into next season. At the moment, Detroit's current catching options on the team's 40-man roster include Eric Haase, Jake Rogers and Mario Feliciano. |
Monday, January 02
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|  | The Detroit Tigers acquired infielder Tyler Nevin on Saturday in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles, per a tweet from the Tigers' public relations Twitter account. Per the tweet, Detroit acquired Nevin for cash considerations. The Tigers also designated pitcher Zach Logue for assignment to make room for the infielder on the team's 40-man roster. Nevin appeared in 58 games for the Orioles this past season, hitting .197 with a .299 on-base percentage and a pair of home runs in 184 plate appearances. He saw most of his playing time at third base and first base in 2022 and will give the Tigers some additional depth around the infield heading into next season. Detroit has Spencer Torkelson at first base but doesn't have a set or obvious starter at third base at the moment. |
Friday, December 23
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|  | The Detroit Tigers claimed left-hander Zach Logue off waivers on Friday after he was previously designated for assignment by the Oakland Athletics. Logue made his major-league debut in 2022 with the A's, going 3-8 with a 6.79 ERA (5.76 FIP), a 1.54 WHIP, 42 strikeouts and 20 walks in 57 innings over 14 outings (10 starts). He allowed a whopping 13 home runs and 43 earned runs. The 26-year-old southpaw also had a rough 8.12 ERA at Triple-A Las Vegas in the minors. Logue has posted a career 4.18 ERA in five minor-league seasons, though, so he could bounce back in 2023, although he's unlikely to make Detroit's starting rotation out of spring training. |
Thursday, December 15
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|  | The Detroit Tigers agreed to a one-year, $8.5 million deal with free-agent right-hander Michael Lorenzen on Wednesday. Lorenzen will have a chance to make up to $10 million via incentives. The 30-year-old starting pitcher spent the 2022 season with the Los Angeles Angels, going 8-6 with a 4.24 ERA (4.31 FIP), a 1.28 WHIP, a 20.7 percent strikeout rate and a 10.7 percent walk rate in 97 2/3 innings pitched over 18 starts. A right shoulder injury cost him some time in the second half of the season. Lorenzen is expected to pitch at the back end of Detroit's starting rotation next year. In his eight-year major-league career, Lorenzen has a 4.10 career ERA (4.28 FIP), a 1.36 WHIP and a 20.1 percent strikeout rate in 571 innings over 313 outings (44 starts). His first seven seasons were spent with the Cincinnati Reds, mostly in a relief role. |
Tuesday, December 06
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|  | Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal (arm) had flexor tendon surgery on Aug. 17 and continues to progress through the forearm strengthening phase of his rehab program, according to the team. The team hasn't discussed a timetable for Skubal, but a typical return for a pitcher is six to nine months, depending on the extent of the surgery. "I'm going to try to keep it day-by-day," Skubal said in October. "It's just easier that way. It's better for me mentally, too, than to get to a point and be like, 'Well, I'm not back where I'm supposed to be.'" Even if Skubal doesn't have any setbacks this offseason, there's a good chance he won't be ready to begin the 2023 season in Detroit's starting rotation. |
|  | Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers (elbow) has started a normal offseason conditioning program and is throwing up to 105 feet without symptoms, according to the team. Rogers is expected to be ready for spring training next year. He was swinging a bate late last season, but he wasn't ready for full activity. The 27-year-old resumed throwing in early November after having Tommy John surgery in September of 2021. Rogers is regarded as a defense-first catcher and won't have much appeal in fantasy leagues next year, even if he's fully healthy. Eric Haase is the team's top catcher on the depth chart for the time being. |
|  | Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Faedo (hip) is throwing from up to 90 feet without symptoms while working on strength, balance and range of motion in his surgically repaired right hip, according to the team. Faedo is expected to be ready for spring training next year. The 27-year-old had surgery on his right hip in late July. He made 12 starts in his rookie season in 2022, going 1-5 with a 5.53 ERA (4.62 FIP), a 1.64 WHIP, 44 strikeouts and 25 walks in 53 2/3 innings pitched. The Tigers will surely take it easy on Faedo coming off his hip surgery, but with Tarik Skubal (arm) unlikely to be ready for Opening Day, Faedo will be asked to pick up the slack to begin the year if he's fully healthy. |
|  | Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Joe Jimenez (back) is throwing up to 90 feet without symptoms while working on lumbar and core flexibility and strength, according to the team. He is expected to be ready for spring training next year. Jimenez ended the 2022 season on the injured list due to a right lumbar spine strain, but he should be good to go for the start of the 2023 season. The 27-year-old right-hander had a 3.49 ERA (2.00 FIP), a 1.09 WHIP, two saves and 77 strikeouts in 56 2/3 innings pitched over 62 relief appearances. |
Thursday, December 01
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|  | The Detroit Tigers re-signed right-hander Miguel Diaz, infielder Jermaine Palacios, infielder/outfielder Brendon Davis and catcher Michael Papierski to minor-league deals earlier this week and assigned them to Triple-A Toledo. Diaz is the most noteworthy name of the bunch. He was designated for assignment in the middle of last month and was non-tendered, but he'll remain in the organization as relief depth. The 28-year-old gave up one earned run on one hit while walking two and striking out three in 3 2/3 innings of work at the major-league level in 2022. In 65 innings for Toledo last season, he posted a 4.29 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, seven saves and 69 strikeouts in 58 relief appearances out of the bullpen. |
|  | The Detroit Tigers and left-hander Matthew Boyd agreed to a deal on Thursday, pending a physical, according to sources familiar with the deal. MLB Network's Jon Heyman is reporting that the deal is for $10 million-plus. The 31-year-old southpaw spent seven seasons with the Tigers from 2015 to 2021 and returns to a team looking to overhaul its pitching staff under new president Scott Harris. Boyd signed with the San Francisco Giants in 2022 and was traded to the Seattle Mariners in early August. He made just 10 relief appearances (13 1/3 innings) but was great with a 1.35 ERA, 13 strikeouts and eight walks for the M's. Boyd didn't make his season debut until September due to injury, but when healthy, he could be an effective swing man for Detroit's pitching staff. |
Wednesday, November 16
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|  | The Detroit Tigers acquired outfielder Steele Walker in a trade on Tuesday. Detroit acquired the outfielder from the San Francisco Giants for cash considerations, per a tweet from the Tigers' public relations Twitter account. Walker made his Major League debut this past season, hitting a home run in 16 plate appearances for the Texas Rangers. He'll give the Tigers some additional outfield depth heading into the 2023 season. As of now, Detroit's outfield options on the 40-man roster include Riley Greene, Austin Meadows, Parker Meadows, Akil Baddoo, Willi Castro, and Kerry Carpenter. |
Wednesday, November 09
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|  | The Detroit Tigers outrighted infielder Josh Lester to Triple-A on Wednesday after the 28-year-old cleared waivers. Lester made his Major League debut this past season, going hitless in five plate appearances. He logged a .246 average to go along with a .311 on-base percentage, 29 home runs, seven stolen bases, and a 103 wRC+ in 621 plate appearances for Detroit's Triple-A affiliate in Toledo during the 2022 campaign. As of now, Detroit's current infield options on the team's 40-man roster include Javier Baez, Spencer Torkelson, Jonathan Schoop, Willi Castro, Jeimer Candelario, Zack Short, Harold Castro, Jermaine Palacios, Ryan Kreidler, Luis Garcia, Brendon Davis, and Kody Clemens. |
Wednesday, November 02
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|  | The Detroit Tigers claimed relief pitcher Sean Guenther off waivers from the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, according to a tweet from the team's public relations Twitter account. The left-hander, who had Tommy John surgery in April, appeared in 14 games for the Marlins in 2021, logging a 9.30 ERA and a 4.10 FIP in 20.1 innings to go along with 15 strikeouts and 10 walks. He turned in a 4.76 ERA, a 2.83 FIP, 28 strikeouts, and four walks in 22.2 innings with Miami's Triple-A affiliate during the same season. Per the tweet from the team's public relations Twitter account announcing the move, Guenther "remains on the 60-day injured list." |
|  | Detroit Tigers left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin intends to decline his $6.5 million player option to become a free agent this offseason, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Chafin will be seeking a multi-year deal on the open market, but there's a chance the Tigers could re-sign him. Meanwhile, second baseman Jonathan Schoop doesn't plan on using his opt-out clause and will return for 2023. The 32-year-old Chafin was dominant as a high-leverage reliever this year, posting a 2.83 ERA with 19 walks and 67 strikeouts in 57 1/3 innings in 2022. Opponents hit just 0.85 with a home run and a 60.4 percent swing-and-miss rate against his slider. Chafin also locked down three saves, but it remains to be seen if he'll latch on with a team that will make him a full-time closer entering the 2023 campaign. |
Sunday, October 30
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|  | Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler (knee) has left the Arizona Fall League. The 24-year-old is dealing with knee soreness, but the good news is that the tests came back negative. The expectation is that Dingler will be fully healthy for the beginning of spring training. He slashed .238/.333/.419 with 14 homers across 387 plate appearances in the minors last season. The hope is that Dingler can be the catcher of the future in Detroit. |
Monday, October 03
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|  | The Detroit Tigers optioned starting pitcher Joey Wentz on Monday. The 24-year-old made seven starts for Detroit as a rookie this season, logging 32.2 innings and pitching to an encouraging 3.03 ERA and a 3.54 FIP. He also added 27 strikeouts and walked 13 batters. Wentz figures to be part of the Tigers' rotation mix next season alongside the likes of Eduardo Rodriguez, Tarik Skubal, Spencer Turnbull, Matt Manning, and Beau Brieske. The Tigers also recalled right-hander Bryan Garcia from Triple-A on Monday. |
Thursday, September 29
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|  | Detroit Tigers pitcher Matt Manning (arm) is dealing with fatigue and tendinitis in his arm after undergoing tests. According to Tigers manager A.J. Hinch, it's highly unlikely Manning pitches again this season. He experienced some fatigue in his arm while warming up for his scheduled start Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals. The right-hander was scratched ahead of his start. The 24-year-old finishes the season with a 2-3 record alongside a 3.43 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and 48 strikeouts over 63 innings. Manning should be ready by the time Spring Training begins next season. |
| | The Detroit Tigers placed right-handers Matt Manning (forearm) and Kerry Carpenter (back) on the injured list on Thursday and selected the contract of right-hander Miguel Diaz from Triple-A Toledo and recalled utility man Kody Clemens from Toledo in corresponding moves. Manning was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right forearm strain, while Carpenter is on the 10-day IL with a left lumbar spine strain. Both pitchers will miss the rest of the regular season. The 24-year-old Manning could be headed for Tommy John surgery if his forearm strain is significant enough, which would knock him out for all of the 2023 season. Carpenter doesn't have any structural damage in his back, so he should be ready for spring training next season. |
|  | Detroit Tigers infielder/outfielder Willi Castro (hamstring) is done for the rest of the season due to a left hamstring injury. Zack Short, Daz Cameron, Josh Lester, Brendon Davis and Luis Garcia are the on-roster candidates to replace Castro for the conclusion of the 2022 regular season. Castro was forced to leave Thursday's game early against the Kansas City Royals with a strained left hamstring. The 25-year-old utility man will finish his season with a .237/.280/.353 slash line, seven home runs, 30 RBI, 46 runs scored and nine stolen bases in 390 plate appearances over 111 games for Detroit. |
Monday, September 19
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|  | Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (biceps) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Monday, and he immediately returned to designated hitter duties while batting cleanup against the Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Tyler Wells. In a corresponding move, the team optioned utility man Kody Clemens to Triple-A Toledo. The 39-year-old Venezuelan has really slowed down in 2022, as he entered Monday's game hitting just .256/.305/.317 with four home runs, 37 RBI, 23 runs scored and one stolen base in 360 at-bats. The future Hall of Famer probably won't play every day, as the Tigers will be wanting to let the youngsters -- most notably first-rounder Spencer Torkelson -- see as much playing time as possible to close out the year. |
Saturday, September 17
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| | Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (biceps) is slowly progressing toward returning to his team before the end of the season. Cabrera took between 40 and 50 swings a few days ago and participated in a full batting practice session on Friday. The future Hall of Famer could be nearing a return to the Detroit lineup as the regular season draws to an end. Cabrera is hitting .256 with four homers, 23 runs, 37 RBI and a steal in 2022. |
Thursday, September 08
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|  | The Detroit Tigers activated infielder Jonathan Schoop (ankle) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and recalled left-hander Joey Wentz from the minors. In corresponding moves, the team optioned right-hander Luis Castillo and infielder Josh Lester to Triple-A Toledo. Schoop initially landed on the injured list with a sprained ankle on Aug. 20. Expect him to return as the team's everyday second baseman for the start of a series against the Kansas City Royals on the road on Friday. Before his injury the 30-year-old veteran was hitting only .202/.235/.318 with nine home runs, 34 RBI, 40 runs scored and five stolen bases in 447 plate appearances and 115 games for the Tigers. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect much production from Schoop to close out the year. |
Sunday, September 04
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|  | Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez exited Saturday's game against the Kansas Royals with an apparent injury. He had a rough night physically; Baez was slid into and tweaked something chasing a shallow fly ball in the first inning. The 29-year-old went 2-for-3 before leaving Saturday's contest. He is considered day-to-day; his next chance to return to the lineup will be Sunday for the series finale. The former Chicago Cub has struggled in his first season with Detroit, slashing .227/.271/.370 across 117 games in 2022. Kody Clemens replaced Baez on Saturday and would see an uptick in playing time if Baez is forced to miss time. |
| | Detroit Tigers first baseman/designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (biceps) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Cabrera started to feel discomfort in his biceps on Friday and left that game early before missing Saturday's game entirely. First baseman/third baseman Josh Lester was recalled from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move. Cabrera should be out around two weeks and should return before the end of the regular season. |
| | Detroit Tigers infielder Jonathan Schoop (ankle) started a minor league rehab assignment on Saturday with High-A West Michigan. Schoop sprained his right ankle back on August 21 and was stashed on the injured list two days later. He'll make a few more rehab appearances over the next few days and if all goes well in his rehab he could return to the Tigers as early as this coming weekend. |
Saturday, September 03
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|  | Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase (abdomen) is not in the lineup on Saturday vs. the Kansas City Royals. The 29-year-old took an unlucky foul ball in his "lower abdomen" during the first inning of Friday's game and was replaced by Tucker Barnhart after finishing the frame. It's no surprise that he's missing Saturday's contest as a result of the injury he sustained on Friday. Barnhart is once again replacing him in the lineup and will bat eighth against Kansas City starter Jonathan Heasley. |
| | Detroit Tigers first baseman/designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (biceps) is not in the lineup on Saturday vs. the Kansas City Royals. Cabrera was lifted from Friday's contest with biceps discomfort so that appears to be why he's missing from Saturday's lineup as well. Spencer Torkelson, who was recently recalled, is taking over at first base and Jeimer Candelario is slotted in as the designated hitter against Royals starter Jonathan Heasley. Cabrera should be considered day-to-day for now. |
Wednesday, August 31
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|  | The Detroit Tigers will call up rookie first baseman Spencer Torkelson and infielder Ryan Kreidler when rosters expand on Thursday. Torkelson was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on July 17 after hitting just .197/.282/.295 with five home runs, 21 RBI, 25 runs scored and 76 strikeouts in his first 83 major league games for Detroit. The Tigers always planned on bringing him back up when rosters expanded. The 23-year-old hit .228/.347/.394 with five long balls, 17 RBI, 18 runs scored, a stolen base and 40 strikeouts in 150 plate appearances over 34 games with Toledo, so it's not like he killed it on the farm. Torkelson probably isn't worth the trouble in shallow mixed leagues to close out the season, and he could be sharing time at first base with Harold Castro. |
| | Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop (ankle) could begin a minor league rehab assignment this weekend, but skipper A.J. Hinch said it's unlikely that Schoop will rejoin the Tigers in Los Angeles from Sept. 5-7. If everything goes well on his rehab assignment, it's more likely that he'll return from the injured list for the series against the Kansas City Royals on Sept. 9-11. The 30-year-old has resumed baseball activities and is getting closer to a return. Schoop has hit just .202/.235/.318 with nine home runs, 34 RBI, 40 runs scored and five stolen bases in 447 plate appearances over 115 games and hasn't been much of a help in fantasy leagues. With youngsters Spencer Torkelson and Ryan Kreidler joining the Tigers when rosters expand on Thursday, Schoop could be on the bench more often when he's healthy enough to return. |
Tuesday, August 30
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| | Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (back) is back in the team's lineup on Tuesday for a matchup with the Seattle Mariners and right-handed starter George Kirby. The infielder is hitting .225 with a .269 on-base percentage, 11 home runs and eight stolen bases in 461 plate appearances this season. He'll hit third against Kirby and the Mariners, joining center fielder Riley Greene and right fielder Victor Reyes in the top third of the Tigers lineup. |
Sunday, August 28
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| | Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (back) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. Manager A.J. Hinch mentioned he removed Baez in the seventh inning due to back spasms. It sounds like he was taken out of the contest for precautionary reasons. It's also worth noting that this is a lingering issue that Baez has been dealing with for quite some time. This shouldn't be something that forces Baez onto the injured list. Fantasy managers should consider Baez as day-to-day until further notice. |
Friday, August 26
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| | Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (back) is back in the lineup Friday against the Texas Rangers. Baez missed Wednesday's game with back spasms but is feeling good enough to play now. He will man shortstop and bat third in the Tigers' order. Baez has disappointed greatly in his first year with Detroit, slashing .224/.266/.636 with his new team. Some fantasy players were worried about Baez's park shift to one of the most pitcher-friendly stadiums in the league, and they've been dead on. The 29-year-old has a .486 OPS at home compared to a .766 mark on the road. That doesn't bode well for his future in Detroit unless he can make the necessary adjustments. Baez is droppable in points leagues and shallower category leagues. |
Wednesday, August 24
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| | Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (back) was scratched from the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants due to back spasms. In his place, Kody Clemens got the start at the keystone and hit third in the lineup against Giants right-hander Logan Webb, while Willi Castro moved to shortstop and hit fifth. Fantasy managers should consider Baez day-to-day for now. The 29-year-old Puerto Rican came into Wednesday's game with a .224/.266/.370 slash line with 11 home runs, 45 RBI, 44 runs scored and eight stolen bases in 419 at-bats in his first year in Detroit. He's been better in August, though, going 19-for-79 (.241) with a homer, six RBI, six runs scored and four steals in 20 games played. |
Tuesday, August 23
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| | The Detroit Tigers placed second baseman Jonathan Schoop (ankle) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday due to a right ankle sprain. The move was made retroactive to August 21. Schoop has logged 447 plate appearances this season for Detroit, batting .202 with a .235 on-base percentage, nine home runs, and a career-high five stolen bases. The Tigers recalled infielder Zack Short from Triple-A to take Schoop's place on the active roster. Short, Harold Castro, Kody Clemens, and Willi Castro could all see playing time at second base while Schoop is on the injured list. |
Sunday, August 21
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| | Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop (ankle) is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels. Schoop sprained his right ankle on Saturday and had to leave the game early, so it shouldn't come as a big surprise that he's out for the series finale. He's considered day-to-day for now. The 30-year-old is hitting just .202/.235/.318 with nine home runs, 34 RBI, 40 runs and five stolen bases this year. Willi Castro is manning the keystone on Sunday and is hitting sixth against Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani. Castro has been hot of late, going 9-for-32 (.281) with a home run and three RBI in nine games in the last two weeks, but he'll still be a tough sell in DFS against Ohtani. |
Saturday, August 20
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| | Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop (ankle) has left Saturday's contest against the Los Angeles Angels early with an ankle injury. The 30-year-old was thrown out at the home plate while trying to score in the second inning and "immediately" started touching his ankle, per beat writer Evan Petzold. He limped off the field and has since been replaced in the lineup by Kody Clemens. The Tigers should provide an update on Schoop's status at the end of Saturday's game but fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. |
Thursday, August 18
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| | Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal (elbow) had successful flexor tendon surgery on Wednesday, according to skipper A.J. Hinch. Skubal's timetable for a return is unknown, but he's already been ruled out for the rest of this year and could possibly be late to begin the 2023 season, depending on how his rehab goes in the offseason. The 25-year-old southpaw had surgery after visiting with a specialist last week. A typical recovery for this type of surgery is around nine months, so fantasy managers should be expecting him to miss the start of next year. Skubal had a career-low 3.52 ERA (2.96 FIP) with a 1.16 WHIP and a 117:32 K:BB in 117 2/3 innings over 21 starts in 2022 before suffering his elbow injury. |