MARCH 18, 2023 • MLB.COM
DETROIT TIGERS 86-76 · 3RD IN AL CENTRAL
86-76 · 3RD IN AL CENTRAL
Who is Harold Castro? The invitee who can play anywhere SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- He plays everywhere on the diamond. Almost literally. He’s played every outfield position, every infield position but c...
Matt Manning takes big step forward in Tigers' spring win over the Yankees After two wobbly starts and some worrisome pitch metrics for Detroit Tigers pitcher Matt Manning ,he stepped up in the Tigers' 8-7 win over...
MARCH 17, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Manning twirls best spring start yet for Tigers LAKELAND, Fla. -- It was only St. Patrick's Day, two weeks before Opening Day, but Matt Manning needed a good start. He got one Friday, thro...
MARCH 17, 2023 • MLB.COM
Yankees' Domingo Germán shelled in loss to Tigers New York Yankees starter Domingo Germán allowed four home runs in a clunker against the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland.
MARCH 17, 2023 • NJ.COM
Jake Rogers - Expected to be fine Rogers is expected to be fine after being lifted from Friday's Grapefruit League matchup against the Yankees after getting hit by a pitch on his left elbow, Chris McCosky of The De...
Impact Rogers is sporting a bruise following the hit by pitch, but he was removed as a precaution and should be available to play as soon as Saturday. He's slated to back up Eric Haase at catcher for the Tigers this season.
MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jake Rogers - Exits game early Rogers was removed from Friday's Grapefruit League matchup against the Yankees after getting hit by a pitch on his left elbow, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Impact Rogers was having a very solid spring before leaving Friday's game, slashing .333/.364/.857 with three home runs over 22 plate appearances. A pitch to the elbow likely means swelling, but the Tigers will take a look at him and should provide more updates shortly.
MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andy Ibáñez cleared to play for Detroit Tigers, could return to World Baseball Classic Detroit Tigers infielder Andy Ibáñez has been cleared for baseball activities. He could play Sunday for Cuba in the World Baseball Classic s...
MARCH 17, 2023 • FREEP.COM
Will Vest - Working on delivery on side Vest has been held out of Grapefruit League games lately as he works on his delivery, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Impact Vest has been blasted for eight runs over just three innings this spring. He'll throw live batting practice Saturday and could get into a game after that. "We have to get him moving down the mound the way he normally does," Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said.
MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Nevin - To ramp up hitting next week Nevin (oblique) hit off a tee Thursday and will ramp up his hitting progression next week, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Impact Nevin has been going through other baseball activites, as well, as he makes a swift recovery from a left oblique strain. The 25-year-old would seem to have a shot to get ready in time for Opening Day.
MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andy Ibáñez - Cleared to progress activities Ibanez (finger) has been cleared to progress baseball activities and will work out with the Tigers on Friday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Impact Ibanez was given clearance to ramp things up following an MRI Thursday. It's uncertain when he might be ready to return to game action, but Ibanez's roster chances haven't been helped by the missed time.
MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Detroit Free Press Austin Meadows is expected to carry the Detroit Tigers in 2023. So far, he has a 50% ground-ball rate and an 87.7 mph exit velocity this spring.
MARCH 17, 2023 • FREEP.COM
'What time is it?': Jet-lagged Schoop back in camp LAKELAND, Fla -- Jonathan Schoop is still shaking off the jet lag following his quick trip to the other side of the world, but that didn’t m...
MARCH 17, 2023 • MLB.COM
Spencer Turnbull allows three runs in Detroit Tigers' 10-1 loss to Philadelphia Phillies Right-hander Spencer Turnbull gave up three runs over three innings in the Detroit Tigers' 10-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursda...
MARCH 17, 2023 • FREEP.COM
Spencer Turnbull - Suffers first rough start Turnbull allowed three runs on six hits across three innings in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. He struck out four.
Impact Turnbull allowed only three total hits across his first two spring starts, but he was much more hittable Thursday. On a positive note, the righty continued to rack up strikeouts, and he now has nine across 7.1 Grapefruit League innings. Turnbull is making his return from Tommy John surgery this year, so there likely will be some ups and downs, but he could be a streaming option in the right matchups.
MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tigers' top prospect Jackson Jobe could miss up to six months after spine injury Right-hand pitcher Jackson Jobe, the Tigers’ first-round pick in 2021 (third overall), could be out for up to six months because of lumbar s...
MARCH 16, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Steele Walker - Nearing baseball activities Walker (hand) is expected to resume light baseball activities next week, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Impact Walker suffered a fracture in his right hand in late February, but he is about ready to get back into some form of a workout routine following three weeks of rest and rehab. The 26-year-old will likely be sent to Triple-A Toledo whenever he's deemed fit for live games. That'll probably be sometime in mid-to-late April.
MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dillon Dingler - Undergoes surgery on right knee Dingler will be out at least four weeks after undergoing surgery Tuesday on his right knee, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Impact It was a meniscectomy procedure, the removal of a torn meniscus, and this almost certainly stems from the knee soreness that knocked Dingler out of the 2022 Arizona Fall League. He probably won't be ready for minor-league action before mid-May.
MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Detroit Tigers spring training game score vs. Philadelphia Phillies: Time, TV The Detroit Tigers host the Philadelphia Phillies at 1:05 p.m. Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Joke Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida.
MARCH 16, 2023 • FREEP.COM
Akil Baddoo - Could be fourth outfielder With Matt Vierling (knee) nearing a return to game action, per Chris McCosky of The Detroit News, Baddoo may shift into a fourth outfielder role.
Impact Riley Greene and Austin Meadows are healthy and locked into starting roles, so the third outfield spot likely comes down to Vierling, Baddoo and possibly Kerry Carpenter. Vierling came over in the Gregory Soto trade during the offseason and the Tigers may want to see what they have in their new player, which could push Baddoo out of favor. The latter didn't help his cause with a .204 batting average and .558 OPS last season, though Baddoo was markedly better during his 2021 debut campaign. The left-handed Baddoo and right-handed Vierling may also work in something of a platoon, at least early in the year.
MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Lange - Could be most likely closer option Lange is the most likely candidate to open the regular season as the Tigers closer, Cody Stavengagen of The Athletic reports.
Impact While he doesn't expect manager A.J. Hinch to anoint a closer anytime soon, Stavenhagen believes Lange is best suited for the role due to his stuff and demeanor. It tracks with what the common perception has been regarding the Tigers' bullpen situation following the trades of Gregory Soto and Joe Jimenez. Lange's control can evade him at times -- and it has this spring with a 5:6 K:BB over four innings -- but he has swing-and-miss stuff and no platoon split. Hinch might not settle on one guy, but Lange does seem to be the best player for fantasy managers to target.
MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tigers spring mailbag: What to make of Matt Manning, Spencer Torkelson and more Answering reader questions, including thoughts about Miguel Cabrera's final season and the Tigers' situation at third base.
MARCH 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
'I want to be like him': Parker Meadows' spring wows big bro LAKELAND, Fla. -- Hard to believe it was just under a month ago that Parker Meadows was following his older brother Austin into Spring Train...
MARCH 14, 2023 • MLB.COM
WBC Trending Roundup: Mike Trout's joy, Shohei Ohtani's gift, Ford's surprise
Mike Trout is having the time of his life, Shohei Ohtani has a friendship with the Czech Republic, and Harry Ford is a British hero in our l...MARCH 14, 2023
MLB 26-and-under power rankings: Which clubs have the best young players?
Which MLB franchises have the best collection of young players? We're counting down from 30-1, ranking and analyzing each team based on its...MARCH 14, 2023
Miguel Cabrera - Facing WBC limitations Cabrera's participation for Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic will be limited by the Tigers, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Rivera notes that the specific limitations are yet to be determined but could involve Cabrera being limited to just one plate appearance per game. Cabrera is 1-for-9 at the plate so far during WBC play.
MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
