MARCH 25, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM
DETROIT TIGERS 86-76 · 3RD IN AL CENTRAL
86-76 · 3RD IN AL CENTRAL
Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer as Tigers through the years Before they were Mets, the two pitching aces led the top of the rotation of the Detroit Tigers.
Top players in Detroit Tigers' lineup produce in 6-6 tie with Pittsburgh Pirates Nick Maton hit his fifth homer of the spring for the Detroit Tigers in their 6-6 tie with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday in Lakeland, Flor...
MARCH 25, 2023 • FREEP.COM
Detroit Tigers' Michael Lorenzen to miss beginning of season with left groin strain Detroit Tigers right-hander Lorenzen, who suffered a left groin strain, has been replaced in the starting rotation by left-hander Joey Wentz...
MARCH 24, 2023 • FREEP.COM
Cody Stavenhagen: A.J. Hinch informed Eric Haase and Jake Rogers... - The Athletic A.J. Hinch informed Eric Haase and Jake Rogers they will be on the team. That means Andrew Knapp and Michael Papierski won't be. Hinch also...
MARCH 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Joey Wentz - Will open season in rotation Wentz will begin the 2023 season in the Tigers' starting rotation, Chris McCosky of the Detroit News reports.
Impact That's because Michael Lorenzen (groin) is headed for a season-opening stint on the 15-day injured list. Wentz might only get a couple of turns in early April, but he can look to put a good foot forward after delivering a 3.03 ERA across his first 32.2 major-league innings (seven starts) in 2022. He may have streaming appeal in deeper fantasy formats if the matchups are favorable, and he's posted 19:6 K:BB through 14.2 innings this spring, albeit with four homers allowed.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andrew Knapp - Misses out on Opening Day roster Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Friday that Knapp did not make the team, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Impact The Tigers will instead keep Eric Haase and Jake Rogers as their catchers for Opening Day. Knapp will remain in camp with the team and will likely return to Triple-A for the start of the season, where he slashed .245/.313/.486 in 230 plate appearances last year.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Lorenzen - Will begin season on IL Tigers manager A.J. Hinch confirmed Friday that Lorenzen (groin) will not be ready for the beginning of the season, Chris McCosky of the Detroit News reports.
Impact Lorenzen was scratched from a Grapefruit League start this past Monday due to a mild left groin strain and is going to need a short IL stint before he hops into a starting role with Detroit. Joey Wentz will fill his spot in the meantime.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jake Rogers - Will be on Opening Day roster Rogers was told Friday that he has made the Tigers' Opening Day roster, Chris McCosky of the Detroit News reports.
Impact He will open as the No. 2 catcher behind Eric Haase. Andrew Knapp and Michael Papierski did not make the cut. Rogers missed the entire 2022 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, but he's recaptured his power stroke this spring, and his defense could encourage Detroit to push Haase to DH or a corner outfield spot more frequently this year.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Friday'sTransactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League DETROIT TIGERS — Optioned RHP Will Vest and C Donny Sands to Toledo (IL).
MARCH 24, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Michael Lorenzen - Opening Day status in doubt Lorenzen (groin) will progress his throwing and begin a running progression over the weekend, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Impact Lorenzen was scratched from his scheduled start Monday against Toronto due to a mild left groin strain. No official update has come out regarding his Opening Day status, but considering the slow rate at which he is progressing, it's beginning to seem more and more unlikely that he'll be able to make his first start on time. Joey Wentz appears to be the next man up for Detroit in the rotation.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Nevin - To return to games this weekend Nevin (oblique) is expected to return to game action this weekend, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Impact It's not clear whether that will be a minor-league game or Grapefruit League contest, but either way Nevin has pretty much put his oblique injury behind him. He would seem to have a shot to be ready for Opening Day, but it will be close.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Donny Sands - Optioned to Toledo The Tigers optioned Sands to Triple-A Toledo on Friday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Impact Sands slashed just .214/.241/.250 over 29 plate appearances this spring, so he will return to Triple-A and attempt to right himself in the minors. If he can replicate his .841 OPS in Triple-A from last season, he has a decent shot at returning to the big leagues at some point in 2023.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andy Ibáñez - Reassigned to minors camp Ibanez was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Tigers on Friday.
Impact Ibanez had seemed like a decent bet to make the team at the start of camp, but a hand injury suffered during WBC play killed that momentum. He'll be used as a utility infielder at Toledo.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will Vest - Optioned to Triple-A Vest was optioned to Triple-A Toledo by the Tigers on Friday.
Impact Vest has struggled mightily this spring while fighting mechanical issues. He will try to get those ironed out at Toledo and could still be a key piece in the Tigers' bullpen later this season.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
AL Central Preview: Guards try defending lackluster division
The Guardians were a surprising AL Central champion a year ago when one of the youngest clubs in baseball overtook the slumping Twins down the stretchMARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cody Stavenhagen: Tigers roster moves: Optioned Will Vest and... - The Athletic Tigers roster moves: Optioned Will Vest and Donny Sands to Toledo. Reassigned Andy Ibanez to minor-league camp.
MARCH 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Guardians-Mariners Opening Day starting pitchers: Bieber vs. Castillo Two postseason teams from last season will ride their aces when Shane Bieber leads the Guardians into Seattle on March 30 to face Luis Casti...
MARCH 24, 2023 • MLB.COM
Eduardo Rodriguez - Tapped for Opening Day start Rodriguez will start for the Tigers on Opening Day versus the Rays, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Impact Rodriguez will be looking to shake off a 2022 campaign which saw him limited to just 17 starts because of injury and personal issues. The left-hander has been excellent this spring, spinning 13 scoreless innings with a 15:2 K:BB.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Detroit Tigers spring training game score vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Time, TV The Detroit Tigers host the Pittsburgh Pirates at 6:05 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2023, in Lakeland, Florida.
MARCH 24, 2023 • FREEP.COM
Alex Lange - Still struggling with control Lange, who walked a batter in a scoreless inning during Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies, now has eight free passes in six innings this spring.
Impact Lange has also struck out eight and has limited batters to a .190 average in Grapefruit League action, so he's been pretty good when he's throwing strikes. The righty has had a BB/9 of 4.0 or higher in each of his two MLB seasons, and if that continues this year, he'll be a volatile fantasy asset. However, Lange appears to be Detroit's most likely option to begin the season as the closer, so there should be fantasy value here as long as he's converting saves.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Wentz ready to roll - but will it be in MLB or Triple-A? CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Joey Wentz developed a fandom for European football this offseason, watching English Premier League games when his worko...
MARCH 23, 2023 • MLB.COM
2023 Preview: Detroit Tigers 2022 record: 66-96, fourth in American League Central Offseason headlines: Miguel Cabrera is ready for his farewell tour.
MARCH 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Trea Turner spoils Joey Wentz's start in Detroit Tigers' 4-1 loss to Philadelphia Phillies Trea Turner, coming off five homers in the WBC, launched another one off Detroit Tigers lefty Joey Wentz in the Tigers' 4-1 loss on Thursday...
MARCH 23, 2023 • FREEP.COM
Detroit Tigers vs. Philadelphia Phillies: Photos from Clearwater Tigers and Phillies in spring training exhibition, March 23, 2023
MARCH 23, 2023 • FREEP.COM
Detroit Tigers sign injured reliever José Álvarez, who's rehabbing from Tommy John surgery The Detroit Tigers signed reliever José Álvarez, a 10-year MLB veteran, to a minor-league contract. He underwent Tommy John surgery in Septe...
MARCH 23, 2023 • FREEP.COM
