DETROIT TIGERS NEWS

Tucker Barnhart - Not starting Saturday Barnhart isn't starting Saturday's game against the Royals.

Impact Barnhart went 0-for-10 with a run, a walk and two strikeouts over the last four games. However, he's alternated starts behind the dish recently and will take a seat while Eric Haase takes over at catcher and bats cleanup.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Torkelson - Not in Saturday's lineup Torkelson (head) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals.

Impact Torkelson was removed from Friday's game against Kansas City after he was hit in the head by a pitch, and he'll be out of the lineup for at least one additional matchup. It's not clear whether he'll be available off the bench, but Kody Clemens will start at first base and bat eighth.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Free Press The postseason goal is all but officially out of reach, but Detroit Tigers enter MLB All-Star break with 19 games in 17 days against the AL Central.

JULY 2, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers play in game 2 of series

The Kansas City Royals lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spencer Torkelson - Exits after pitch hits head Torkelson left Friday's game against the Royals after getting hit in the head by a pitch, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact The pitch appeared to catch the ear flap on Torkelson's helmet, Woodbery reports, preventing further damage. The rookie first baseman has avoided a concussion but is expected to head to the bench Saturday.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Pineda - Takes loss in return Pineda (1-3) allowed three runs on seven hits over five innings Friday, striking out three and taking the loss against Kansas City.

Impact Pineda gave up one run through three innings before Vinnie Pasquantino and Hunter Dozier tagged him with back-to-back homers in the fourth. It was his first start since May 14 after a stint on the injured list with a fractured finger. The 33-year-old righty now owns a 3.62 ERA with a 15:4 K:BB through 27.1 frames. Pineda is lined up to face Cleveland at home next week.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Manning - Nearly ready for mound work Manning (biceps) could throw off a mound Saturday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Manning hasn't pitched in a big-league game since mid-April, as a rehab stint was paused in late May due to right biceps tendinitis. He's making his way back from that issue, increasing his throwing distance to 150 feet Friday and potentially throwing off a mound Saturday, though a timeline for his return from the injured list still isn't clear.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pasquatino, Dozier homer, lead Keller, Royals over Tigers Vinnie Pasquatino hit his first major league home run and Hunter Dozier followed with a drive into the bullpen, leading Brad Keller and the...

JULY 2, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Pasquantino hits unusual 1st MLB homer, Royals beat Tigers

Vinnie Pasquantino hit his first major league home run and Hunter Dozier followed with a drive into the bullpen, leading Brad Keller and the Kansas City Royals over the Detroit Tig...

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers' bats struggle again in 3-1 loss to Royals Spencer Torkelson left the game after getting hit in the side of the head by an 88-mph pitch from Royals pitcher Brad Keller in the seventh...

JULY 2, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Tigers vs. Royals The Detroit Tigers take on the Kansas City Royals in Phoenix, Arizona on July 1, 2022.

JULY 2, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Eduardo Rodriguez - No updates from Tigers Rodriguez (personal) remains without any sort of return timetable, with the Tigers electing to respect his privacy rather than give further information on his absence, Jason Beck o...

Impact Rodriguez was on the verge of returning from a rib injury in mid-June but had to leave the team due to a personal issue, the nature of which still hasn't been specified by the Tigers. Manager A.J. Hinch said Friday that Rodriguez is back at his home in Florida with his children but didn't provide any information on his expected return date.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals: Best photos from Comerica Park The Detroit Tigers host the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park from July 1-3

JULY 2, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Alex Faedo - Optioned, slated for doubleheader Faedo was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Friday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact With Michael Pineda (finger) returning to start Friday, Faedo will lose his spot on the active roster. The expectation is that Faedo will return to start one game of the Tigers' twin bill against the Guardians on Monday, though possibly as the 27th man. Faedo has allowed 14 earned runs in his last three starts spanning 11.1 innings.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Pineda - Activated, starting Friday Pineda (finger) was activated from the 15-day injured list and will start Friday against the Royals, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact As expected, Pineda is back to oppose Brad Keller after missing more than six weeks with a fractured right middle finger. Alex Faedo was optioned in a corresponding move. Pineda built up to 3.2 innings in his second and final rehab start for Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers owner Christopher Ilitch 'pleased with the progress' in 2022 Christopher Ilitch mentioned the Detroit Tigers at Derek Lalonde's news conference at Little Caesars Arena. Here's what he said about the te...

JULY 1, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Detroit Tigers owner Christopher Ilitch 'very pleased with the progress' in 2022 Christopher Ilitch mentioned the Detroit Tigers at Derek Lalonde's news conference at Little Caesars Arena. Here's what he said about the te...

JULY 1, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Tigers host the Royals to start 3-game series

The Detroit Tigers host the Kansas City Royals to start a three-game series

JULY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

José Cisnero - Rehab appearance underway Cisnero (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with Single-A Lakeland on Thursday.

Impact Cisnero has yet to pitch this season. He began a rehab assignment in June, but that had to be paused after he experienced renewed discomfort in his shoulder. It's unclear how much time Cisnero will need to ramp up, though a return before the All-Star break appears realistic.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox reliever John Schreiber's unlikely road to dominance

Never a highly touted pitching prospect, John Schreiber has somehow become a relief ace for the Red Sox, Jordan Shusterman writes.

JUNE 30, 2022

Thursday's Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League DETROIT TIGERS — Sent RHP Jose Cisnero to Lakeland (FSL) on a rehab assignment.

JUNE 30, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Detroit Free Press The Detroit Tigers should be clear and transparent about manager A.J. Hinch's contract drama during a bad season and uncertain times for the team.

JUNE 30, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Eric Haase - Hits key home run Wednesday Haase went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's win over the Giants.

Impact Haase's only hit of the day was a big one, as he broke open a 1-1 tie with a two-run blast in the sixth inning. The 29-year-old now has five home runs this season, and he may be hard pressed to match or surpass the 22 long balls he recorded a season ago during a breakout campaign. Haase offers some power potential when he's in the lineup, but his playing time and overall production leave plenty to be desired.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gregory Soto - Collects 15th save Soto picked up the save Wednesday against San Francisco. He struck out one batter in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Eric Haase gave the Tigers the lead with a two-run homer in the sixth, and Soto was able to nail down the win for starting pitcher Rony Garcia. Soto retired the side in order on 10 pitches (eight strikes). Much was made of Soto's command and control issues, but he has handed out a total of four free passes in his last 18 appearances to solidify his hold on the closer job in Detroit.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers energized by García-Haase battery SAN FRANCISCO -- Rony García almost got through the first inning cleanly. Then came hot-hitting Giants third baseman Evan Longoria, who loft...

JUNE 30, 2022 • MLB.COM