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Tigers Activate Melton, DFA Seabold Amid Roster Shuffle
sports2 days ago

Tigers Activate Melton, DFA Seabold Amid Roster Shuffle

Detroit designated Connor Seabold for assignment to clear a 40-man spot for Troy Melton, who was activated from the 60-day injured list to start Game 2 of a doubleheader against Baltimore; Brant Hurter was placed on the 15-day IL with lumbar spine inflammation and Ricky Vanasco was recalled from Triple-A. Seabold has a 7.28 ERA across 134 MLB innings and could be claimed on waivers if outrighted; Melton returns to a Tigers rotation in need of healthy arms after elbow inflammation, following a 2025 MLB debut with a 2.76 ERA in 45 2/3 innings.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#detroit-tigers#injuries
Rainout Pushes Tigers into Sunday Split Doubleheader
sports3 days ago

Rainout Pushes Tigers into Sunday Split Doubleheader

Rain postpones Saturday’s Tigers-Orioles game and forces a Sunday split doubleheader (12:35 p.m. and 6:05 p.m.), with likely roster moves including a 15-day IL stint for lefty Brant Hurter, the addition of a 27th man (likely Drew Sommers), and a potential 40-man/60-day IL maneuver to activate Troy Melton for Game 2; Skubal threw a bullpen and Torres continued rehab.

via The Detroit News|
#baltimore-orioles#detroit-tigers#rainout
Skubal Trade Interest Spikes as Tigers Slump Toward Deadline
sports4 days ago

Skubal Trade Interest Spikes as Tigers Slump Toward Deadline

Detroit sits last in the AL Central and dealing with injuries, fueling speculation that Tarik Skubal will be moved by the trade deadline. After elbow surgery to remove loose bodies, Skubal is returning with a NanoNeedle procedure touted to speed recovery, which could drive a high price if he can stay healthy. The Dodgers are a common speculative destination given rotation injuries, but Detroit is unlikely to extend him long-term; any deal would depend on health and market demand for a controllable ace who posted a 2.39 ERA in 2024 and 2.21 ERA in 2025.

via Dodgers Nation|
#detroit-tigers#dodgers#mlb
Guardians Hold Off Tigers 4-3 in Detroit
sports6 days ago

Guardians Hold Off Tigers 4-3 in Detroit

The Guardians beat the Tigers 4-3 in Detroit, taking an early lead on a Steven Kwan sacrifice fly and Travis Bazzana’s two-run homer, as Detroit tied it later on a defensive error and Spencer Torkelson’s two-run shot. Cleveland answered in the seventh with Steven Kwan’s go-ahead double and Brayan Rocchio’s RBI groundout, then Cade Smith closed it out for the save as the Guardians secured the win.

via Covering the Corner|
#baseball#cleveland-guardians#detroit-tigers
Skubal Starts Throwing Progression After Nanoscope Elbow Surgery
sports10 days ago

Skubal Starts Throwing Progression After Nanoscope Elbow Surgery

Detroit left-hander Tarik Skubal has begun a throwing progression after a nanoscope procedure to remove loose bodies from his left elbow, starting with daily catch and plans to ramp to bullpen sessions under supervision. Timetable is unclear as he progresses, but the early move is encouraging given his past elbow surgeries. The recovery pace could influence his 2026 outlook and free-agent value, as Detroit weighs when to ramp him back and whether the team remains in playoff contention.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#detroit-tigers#elbow-surgery#nanoscope
Braves Hold Top Spot as Parity Redefines Early 2026 MLB Power Rankings
sports15 days ago

Braves Hold Top Spot as Parity Redefines Early 2026 MLB Power Rankings

MLB’s early-season power rankings show a tight race with 27 of 30 teams within five games of a playoff spot. Atlanta sits at No. 1 after a strong run, followed by the Rays, Cubs, Yankees, and Dodgers. The Phillies have begun to rebound after a brutal April, while the Detroit Tigers have slid further, especially after Tarik Skubal’s elbow surgery and bullpen-heavy plans. The overall picture remains highly fluid as teams juggle rotations and lineups into May.

via Bleacher Report|
#atlanta-braves#detroit-tigers#mlb
Tigers Tap Workman, Shuffle Infield as Carpenter Lands on 10-Day IL
sports16 days ago

Tigers Tap Workman, Shuffle Infield as Carpenter Lands on 10-Day IL

The Tigers placed Kerry Carpenter on the 10-day injured list with a left AC joint sprain after colliding with the wall, recalled Gage Workman from Triple-A to take the roster spot, and moved Justin Verlander to the 60-day IL to clear a 40-man space. Workman, who is thriving at Toledo with a .358/.413/.590 line through 150 PA in 2026, provides multi‑position depth and could see time in the outfield and infield as Detroit navigates a wave of injuries; Verlander remains sidelined with hip inflammation with a return likely in late May or June.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#call-ups#detroit-tigers#injuries
Tigers fire Triple-A manager amid harassment probe
sports20 days ago

Tigers fire Triple-A manager amid harassment probe

Detroit Tigers terminated Gabe Alvarez, their Triple-A Toledo manager, in-season after an HR investigation into a harassment complaint and a violation of club policy; Alvarez, 52, had risen from Erie to Toledo and was viewed as a potential future big-league coach, but the organization continues to face workplace-culture scrutiny within Ilitch Sports + Entertainment.

via The New York Times|
#detroit-tigers#gabe-alvarez#harassment-allegations
Torres Lands on 10-Day IL with Oblique Strain as Tigers Shuffle Infield
sports20 days ago

Torres Lands on 10-Day IL with Oblique Strain as Tigers Shuffle Infield

Detroit placed Gleyber Torres on the 10-day IL with a left oblique strain (retroactive to May 4), recalling Jace Jung. Torres left Saturday’s game with left side tightness and is hitting .259/.389/.328 with 2 homers and a 111 wRC+. His absence further stresses Detroit’s already shuffled infield, which has seen Sweeney, McKinstry, Báez, Short, and DeJong rotate at 2B/3B/SS, with Kevin McGonigle handling short and more rotation at the keystone and third.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#detroit-tigers#gleyber-torres#infield-rotation
Valdez Denies Intent as HBP Triggers Red Sox-Tigers Bench-Clearing
mlb20 days ago

Valdez Denies Intent as HBP Triggers Red Sox-Tigers Bench-Clearing

Detroit left-hander Framber Valdez was ejected after hitting Trevor Story with a 94 mph fastball in the fourth inning, sparking a benches-clearing moment as Boston built a 10-2 lead and went on to win 10-3. Valdez allowed nine hits and 10 runs, including three homers, before Brenan Hanifee finished for Detroit. Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy questioned Valdez’s intent, while Valdez denied deliberately throwing at Story; Tigers manager A.J. Hinch called it a confusing moment. The piece also notes a past cross-up incident involving Valdez in Houston.

via Bleacher Report|
#boston-red-sox#detroit-tigers#framber-valdez