AUSTIN ROMINE NEWS

Returns to lineup Romine (knee) is starting Wednesday against the Brewers.

Impact Romine was out of the lineup for three consecutive games with knee soreness, but he'll start behind the dish and bat eighth Wednesday. He's slashing .291/.309/.418 with six extra-base hits and 14 RBI this season.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Houser expected to start as Milwaukee hosts Detroit

The Tigers will start Spencer Turnbull on Wednesday and the Brewers are expected to counter with Adrian Houser

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits again Tuesday Romine (knee) will sit for the third straight game Tuesday against the Brewers.

Impact The first of those games came in the back half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins, but Romine was then late scratch Sunday with a sore knee. He's evidently not yet ready to return even after Monday's off day. Grayson Greiner will remain the starter behind the plate in his absence.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lindblom expected to start as Brewers host the Tigers

The Tigers will start Michael Fulmer on Tuesday while the Brewers are expected to counter with Josh Lindblom

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers finish sweep of Twins, pull back to .500 with 3-2 win

Jonathan Schoop hit a tiebreaking home run in the sixth inning, and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 3-2 victory

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scratched with sore knee The Tigers scratched Romine from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins with a sore right knee.

Impact Grayson Greiner will check in behind the plate and bat eighth as a replacement for Romine, who can be considered day-to-day. Romine is slashing .283/.295/.383 with a home run, 11 RBI and seven runs through 16 games in August.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench for Game 2 Romine is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins.

Impact Romine started in Game 1 of the twin bill and will cede his position behind the plate in favor of Grayson Greiner for Game 2.

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Game 1 Romine is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Twins, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact The 31-year-old started the past three games but will head to the bench for Friday's matinee. Grayson Greiner starts behind the plate in Game 1, but Romine should be back in the lineup for Game 2.

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 27, 2020 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Not starting Thursday Romine is not starting Thursday against the Twins.

Impact Romine will head to the bench for Thursday's series opener after starting the past three games and going 3-for-12 with a pair of RBI. Grayson Greiner is starting behind the dish in his place, hitting eighth.

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Records three hits in win Romine went 3-for-5 with a double, a run scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 7-6 win over the Cubs.

Impact Romine isn't the most attractive fantasy option, but he's quietly been productive for the Tigers, as he's now batting .289 with a .729 OPS. The veteran catcher has two home runs, 10 runs scored and 13 RBI through 21 games, and he should continue to earn the bulk of the playing time behind the plate in Detroit.

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers beat Cubs 7-6; Heyward sits out amid player protests

Niko Goodrum hit a two-run double to cap Detroit’s five-run sixth inning, and the Tigers rallied past the Chicago Cubs 7-6

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Perez homer carries AL East-leading Rays past Orioles 4-3

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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AUGUST 25, 2020 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Gets breather Sunday Romine is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Romine has started the last three games behind the plate, so he'll get a breather for Sunday's series finale. Grayson Greiner slots in as the starting catcher, batting eighth.

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Doubles, scores in loss Romine went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 10-4 loss to the White Sox.

Impact While the Tigers dropped their seventh game in a row, Romine quietly continued his strong start to the season. The veteran backstop is now batting .315 with an .809 OPS. Detroit usually bats him lower in the lineup, and his counting stats don't jump off the page, but Romine has offered steady production.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday Romine is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Indians, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Grayson Greiner will get the nod at catcher while Romine rests after making back-to-back starts to begin the weekend. He recorded a base hit in both contests to keep his batting average at .304 through 47 plate appearances this season.

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Once fighting for an MLB role, Austin Romine is now the Tigers’ quiet leader Romine signed with the Tigers for a chance to start. A few months later, he is rubbing off on the entire team.

AUGUST 13, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Resting in series finale Romine is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

Impact After producing his third two-hit performance in four starts during Tuesday's 8-4 win, Romine will take a seat for the day game after a night game, allowing Grayson Greiner to receive a turn behind the plate. With Thursday's doubleheader with the Cardinals having been postponed, Romine should benefit from two full days of rest before starting at catcher in Friday's series opener versus the Indians.

AUGUST 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Shaw, Blue Jays beat Marlins 5-4 in MLB's return to Buffalo

AUGUST 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers, drives in three Romine went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and three total RBI in Tuesday's 8-4 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Romine took Chicago starter Gio Gonzalez deep in the fifth inning for his second home run of the season. The veteran backstop won't blow anyone away with his production, but he is batting a strong .308 with an .838 OPS while earning regular playing time for the Tigers.

AUGUST 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox break through early, beat Tigers 8-4

Eloy Jimenez hit a three-run homer in the first inning, and the Chicago White Sox snapped Detroit’s four-game wining streak with an 8-4 victory over the Tigers

AUGUST 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cabrera's bat, Turnbull's arm help Tigers sweep Pirates 2-1

Spencer Turnbull pitched seven strong innings and Miguel Cabrera singled home the tiebreaking run in the eighth as the Detroit Tigers edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 for a three-g...

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detroit Tigers: Austin Romine Provides Early Returns Austin Romine has made a difference already for the Detroit Tigers early on in the season. The Detroit Tigers last season were short-handed...

AUGUST 8, 2020 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Not in Saturday's lineup Romine isn't starting Saturday against the Pirates.

Impact Romine went 2-for-6 with two runs and two RBI in Friday's 11-inning win against Pittsburgh. Grayson Greiner will get the start at catcher and bat eighth in Romine's absence.

AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE