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MLB 2026 Buzz: Dodgers Place Star Catcher Will Smith On Injured List

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9 MINS AGO • FOX SPORTS

MLB 2026 Buzz: Dodgers Place Star Catcher Will Smith On Injured List

Royce getting crash course at first from Twins legend Morneau DETROIT -- Twins new primary first baseman Royce Lewis got two hits Thursday in the 11-0 loss to the Tigers at Comerica Park, and he also ex...

40 MINS AGO • MLB.COM

The Framber Valdez conversation is just getting worse and worse for Tigers Framber Valdez hasn't been the Tigers biggest problem this season, but he also isn't part of the solution. Through 14 starts, Valdez has a 3...

49 MINS AGO • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Tigers hit 6 homers in 11-0 rout of Twins

Spencer Torkelson hit one of Detroit’s six homers and the Tigers rolled to an 11-0 win over the Minnesota Twins

1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

Tigers claim former Dodgers rookie of the year candidate from Twins The Detroit Tigers have claimed James Outman off waivers from the Minnesota Twins as his fall from Los Angeles Dodgers' grace continues.

1 HOUR AGO • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

James Outman - Claimed by Detroit The Tigers claimed Outman off waivers from the Twins on Thursday.

Impact Outman was booted off the Twins' 40-man roster Saturday after slashing .156/.229/.250 across 70 plate appearances, but he'll now find a new home with Detroit. The 29-year-old doesn't have any minor-league options remaining, so he'll claim a spot on the big-league roster upon joining the Tigers, though he'll likely serve primarily as a bench outfielder. Javier Baez (ankle) was transferred to the 60-day IL in a corresponding move.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

Javier Báez - Moved to 60-day IL The Tigers transferred Baez (ankle) to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for waiver claim James Outman. Baez encountered a setback earlier this month with his right high-ankle sprain and remains shut down from baseball activities. He's now ineligible for activation until late June, but it seems unlikely Baez will be ready by then, anyway. A timeline for his return won't become clearer until he is able to ramp up activities again and eventually go out on a rehab assignment.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tigers claim former Dodgers, Twins outfielder with .692 OPS | Sporting News This is an interesting addition for the Tigers outfield.

1 HOUR AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Guardians Option Struggling Reliever as They Retool Bullpen Ahead of Tigers Series Since coming up from Triple-A in late May, right-handed reliever Codi Heuer hadn't settled in with the Cleveland Guardians' major league bul...

1 HOUR AGO • SI.COM

Tigers Have Plenty to Smile About After Win Over Twins The Detroit Tigers continue their hot stretch in June, taking their third series in a row, this time beating their AL Central foe, the Minne...

1 HOUR AGO • SI.COM

Keider Montero - Blanks Minnesota in win Montero (3-4) earned the win Thursday over the Twins, allowing four hits and a walk over 6.1 scoreless innings. He struck out four.

Impact It was an impressive performance from Montero, who was rewarded with more than enough run support in an 11-0 Tigers' win. It's the third time this year that Montero has held opponents scoreless for six or more innings, though it's just his second quality start in his last six outings -- the right-hander had posted a 5.13 ERA across 26.1 innings in five starts prior to Wednesday. Overall, Montero sports a 3.61 ERA with a 1.01 WHIP and 48:17 K:BB across 72.1 innings this season. He's tentatively lined up to face the Astros on the road his next time out.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tarik Skubal Injury Update, Fantasy Impact, And Trade Deadline Implications: Tigers Ace Set To Return On Saturday The Detroit Tigers got a huge injury update on their ace, Tarik Skubal. He is set to return on Saturday, just five weeks removed from an inn...

4 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Tarik Skubal miraculously set to return just 38 days after elbow surgery Just over a month ago, it appeared the Detroit Tigers had suffered a devastating blow to their season. Back-to-back American League Cy Young...

5 HOURS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Kenley Jansen - Expected back Friday Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Thursday that Jansen (pelvis) remains on track to be activated from the 15-day injured list Friday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Hinch admitted that Jansen was "rusty" during his one and only rehab outing with Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, yielding three earned runs while recording only two outs. However, the right pelvic inflammation that sent Jansen to the IL last month was not an issue, so the veteran reliever will return Friday in Cleveland when first eligible. Jansen has had an up-and-down 2026 campaign with a 4.80 ERA and four blown saves, but there's a good chance he'll get another opportunity to serve as the Tigers' primary closer.

6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tarik Skubal Is Back, But for How Long With Tigers? The Detroit Tigers star is returning and all eyes across the league are going to be on him.

6 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

2-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal is returning to Tigers' rotation against the Guardians

Two-time reigning Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will return to Detroit’s starting lineup against Cleveland

6 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Tigers make trade with Brewers for ex-Blue Jays pitcher amid Tarik Skubal news | Sporting News This trade adds more bullpen depth for the Tigers.

6 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Detroit Tigers Officially Announce Tarik Skubal's Return Date Going into the 2026 campaign, the Detroit Tigers were pinned as one of the favorites in the American League after deciding to go all in thro...

6 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Twins vs. Tigers Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers, Prop Bets for Thursday, June 11 The Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers split the first two games of their series this week, and now they meet in an afternoon matchup on Thu...

6 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

AJ Hinch's Tarik Skubal announcement just made everything real for Tigers Tarik Skubal's return to the Tigers is confirmed for Saturday against the Guardians.

7 HOURS AGO • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Tigers get excellent Casey Mize update amid Tarik Skubal news | Sporting News This is a massive update for Detroit.

7 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kenley Jansen - Struggles in rehab outing Jansen (pelvis) retired two batters -- one via strikeout -- and yielded three earned runs on two hits, one walk and a wild pitch during his rehab appearance Wednesday with Triple-A...

Impact Jansen took the hill for his first game action since May 27, when he exited early in an appearance against the Angels due to a right groin injury, which was relabeled as pelvic inflammation upon his move to the injured list a day later. The right-hander was able to put away the first two batters he faced on just four pitches, but he then allowed the next three hitters to reach base before he was lifted from the contest. Jansen spotted just 12 of his 22 pitches for strikes on the evening, so the Tigers may want to see him show more efficiency in another rehab appearance before bringing him back from the IL.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Burch Smith - Completes side session Smith (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Smith is working his way through a throwing progression after being placed on the 15-day injured list May 22 due to right shoulder inflammation. He'll likely need to complete another side session or two before advancing to facing live hitters and then heading out on a rehab assignment. Smith is without a definitive timeline for a return, but if he steers clear of any setbacks, he'll have a shot at rejoining the Detroit bullpen before the end of June.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Justin Verlander - Gives up four homers in rehab start Verlander (hip) struck out three and allowed four earned runs on five hits and two walks across 5.2 innings in a rehab start Wednesday with Triple-A Toledo.

Impact After tossing five shutout innings and 64 pitches in his first rehab outing with Toledo on June 2, Verlander wasn't quite as sharp in the second start of his rehab assignment. Though he was able to stretch out to 86 pitches and held steady in the 92-to-93-mph range with his fastball for most of the night, Verlander struggled to execute, particularly with his slider. He allowed four home runs in the start, three of which came off sliders and traveled at least 400 feet. Despite the shaky performance, Verlander could still be cleared to return from the 60-day injured list during next week's series in Houston to make his first start with the Tigers since March 30. He's expected to throw a bullpen session in front of the Tigers' brass over the weekend before a decision is made on his next step.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Skubal to return Saturday for Tigers in big spot vs. Guardians DETROIT -- Tarik Skubal is back, and just in time for one of the Tigers’ biggest series of the season to date. The reigning American League...

7 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

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Tigers hit 6 homers in 11-0 rout of Twins

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MLB 2026 Buzz: Dodgers Place Star Catcher Will Smith On Injured List

Tigers hit 6 homers in 11-0 rout of Twins

2-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal is returning to Tigers' rotation against the Guardians