DETROIT TIGERS NEWS

Drew Hutchison - Looks good Saturday Hutchison pitched three scoreless innings of relief in Saturday's loss to the Royals. He allowed one hit and one walk while striking out three.

Impact Detroit starter Matt Manning went two innings but was pulled due to right shoulder discomfort, so Hutchinson was asked to work the middle part of the game. He did his part and kept the Tigers in the contest, but the bats didn't wake up in the 3-1 loss. Hutchison has been pretty good so far this season with a 2.57 ERA across seven innings of work. The 31-year-old should remain in a long-relief role with limited fantasy upside for now.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Daz Cameron - Swipes bag in Saturday's loss Cameron went 0-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Royals.

Impact He accounted for Detroit's only run of the day, coming home on a Dustin Garneau double after drawing a free pass and swiping second with two outs in the second inning. Cameron was getting the start in center field with southpaw Kris Bubic on the mound for Kansas City, and he could serve on the short side of a platoon with Akil Baddoo for the time being. Some time over the summer, however, top prospect Riley Greene (foot) will claim center for himself once he's healthy and the Tigers decide he's ready for his big-league debut.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Manning leaves with shoulder soreness, Tigers bats go silent in 3-1 loss to Royals KANSAS CITY, Mo. — For such a low-wattage, low-scoring baseball game, there was a lot going on in the Tigers' 3-1 loss to the Royals on Satu...

APRIL 17, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Matt Manning - Removed as precaution Manning (shoulder) was removed from Saturday's game against the Royals as a precaution, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Manager A.J. Hinch told reporters that Manning "didn't look quite right" prior to being lifted from Saturday's start. Manning clarified by saying that he's not concerned about the injury and plans to make his next start, which tentatively lines up to come Friday at home against the Rockies. While it appears that Manning avoided the worst-case outcome, no official diagnosis has been announced.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dozier's two-run homer lifts the Royals to win over Detroit

Hunter Dozier homered to break a tie in the sixth, and lead the Kansas City Royals to a 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers

APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manning exits after 2 IP with shoulder issue KANSAS CITY -- The depth of the Tigers' rotation is getting tested. A day after the team placed Casey Mize on the 10-day injured list with a...

APRIL 16, 2022 • MLB.COM

Matt Manning - Exits with right shoulder injury Manning was removed from Saturday's game against the Royals in the top of the third inning due to right shoulder discomfort, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Manning deflected a bouncer up the middle to end the second inning Saturday, although it's not yet clear whether that caused his injury. Prior to his departure, he allowed a run on five hits and no walks while striking out two in two innings. The severity of his injury isn't yet known, but if he's cleared to make his next turn through the rotation, he tentatively lines up to start at home against the Rockies on Friday.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Willi Castro - Removed from Triple-A lineup Castro was removed from Saturday's lineup at Triple-A Toledo, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Javier Baez (thumb) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, and it seems likely that Castro will join the major-league club to provide depth at shortstop. Even if the 24-year-old is ultimately called up, Harold Castro should serve as the Tigers' primary shortstop in Baez's absence.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers place shortstop Javier Báez on IL, he'll miss upcoming homestand The Tigers didn't immediately announce who would be coming up to replace Javier Báez, but Willi Castro was pulled out of the Toledo lineup S...

APRIL 16, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Javier Báez - Placed on 10-day IL Baez (thumb) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to April 13.

Impact Baez had already been ruled out for the Tigers' final two matchups against Kansas City, and the team will ultimately elect to place him on the injured list since he hasn't made enough progress since aggravating his thumb injury. Since the move was backdated to Wednesday, the 29-year-old will be eligible to return as early as next weekend, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to do so. Harold Castro has filled in at shortstop recently and should continue to see additional playing time during Baez's IL stint.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Chafin - Throws another bullpen Chafin (groin) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Friday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Although Chafin didn't feel completely comfortable following Monday's bullpen session, he was able to throw once again several days later. He'll toss a live BP session in the coming days before making a rehab appearance at Low-A Lakeland. Chafin will then require at least one rehab outing at Triple-A Toledo, so he won't be able to rejoin the major-league club during the upcoming series against the Yankees.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Casey Mize - Nature of injury clarified Mize (elbow) underwent further testing that revealed a sprained medial collateral ligament, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Mize was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right elbow sprain Friday, but he's feeling better Saturday. He'll be examined further once the team returns to Detroit on Monday, but it's encouraging that he's already dealing with less soreness a day after being place on the IL. However, it's not yet clear when the right-hander will be able to return. Michael Pineda is expected to take Mize's place in the rotation.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saturday's Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League DETROIT TIGERS — Optioned RHP Elvin Rodriguez to Toledo (IL).

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Michael Pineda - Expected to join MLB rotation Pineda won't make his scheduled start for Triple-A Toledo on Sunday and is expected to join the major-league rotation instead, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pineda's spring buildup was delayed by visa issues. He's been building up his workload at Triple-A Toledo, making a pair of starts, but the Tigers will abandon plans for him to make a third after Casey Mize (elbow) hit the injured list Friday. He's expected to pitch sometime during next week's series against the Yankees, which begins Tuesday, though he may not be ready for a full starter's workload, as he threw just 3.1 innings in his most recent minor-league outing.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Javier Báez - Won't start in series finale Baez (thumb) won't start in Sunday's series finale against the Royals, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Baez was already out of the lineup for Saturday's matchup against Kansas City, and he'll be forced to miss a fifth straight game Sunday. The Tigers have a scheduled off day Monday, and the team is strongly considering an IL stint for Baez if he isn't feeling better by then. Harold Castro should continue to fill in at shortstop while Baez is out.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Harold Castro - Starting again at short Castro is starting at shortstop and batting ninth in Saturday's game against the Royals.

Impact With Javier Baez (thumb) out for the fourth straight game, Castro will stick at shortstop. He's been an effective MLB hitter when given the chance, batting no worse than .283 the past four seasons, so he could have some short-term value for however long Baez remains out.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dustin Garneau - Starting Saturday Garneau is starting at catcher and batting eighth in Saturday's game against the Royals.

Impact Tucker Barnhart will get the day off after starting Friday's contest. Garneau hasn't played much yet this reason, recording just four at-bats across three games. He won't be much of a fantasy factor unless his role in Detroit expands.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Daz Cameron - Starting in center Saturday Cameron is starting in center field and batting seventh in Saturday's game against the Royals.

Impact Kansas City is starting lefty Kris Bubic, so the Tigers will shift Akil Baddoo and Austin Meadows to the bench, opening up a spot for Cameron in center. The 25-year-old just joined the MLB roster Friday and hasn't recorded an at-bat yet this season.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Barnhart went 1-for-7 with a walk and four strikeouts while serving as a starter in each of the last three games. However, Dustin Garneau will start behind the dish and bat eighth against left-hander Kris Bubic on Saturday.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Akil Baddoo - Out of Saturday's lineup Baddoo is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals.

Impact With Kansas City starting lefty Kris Bubic, Detroit will sit both Baddoo and Austin Meadows, giving way to Eric Haase and Daz Cameron in the outfield. Baddoo is off to a slow start, batting just .091 through seven games, so hopefully he gets going after the off day.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Meadows - Out of Saturday's lineup Meadows is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals.

Impact Meadows has expressed a desire to play more against left-handed pitchers, but he'll begin this game on the bench with Kansas City starting lefty Kris Bubic. Meadows could be used as a pinch-hitter in these scenarios, as he does a lot more damage against righties.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Javier Báez - Still not starting Baez (thumb) isn't starting Saturday's game against the Royals.

Impact Baez hurt his thumb while celebrating the Tigers' Opening Day win, and he aggravated the issue while swinging recently. His thumb remained swollen Friday, but X-rays were negative. The 29-year-old will be out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive game, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench. Harold Castro will remain at shortstop and bat ninth.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robbie Grossman - Returns to lineup Grossman (groin) is starting Saturday's game against the Royals.

Impact After missing three consecutive games with a groin injury, Grossman will start in right field and lead off Saturday. In his first five appearances of the season, he hit .059 with two runs, an RBI, two walks and seven strikeouts.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers place Báez on 10-day IL with thumb soreness

The Detroit Tigers placed star shortstop Javier Báez on the 10-day injured list with right thumb soreness before a game at Kansas City

APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bryan Garcia - DFA'd by Detroit Garcia was designated for assignment by the Tigers on Saturday.

Impact Garcia was optioned to Triple-A Toledo in late March, and he tossed 3.2 scoreless innings in four relief starts to begin the regular season. If he goes unclaimed on waivers, he'll likely remain in Toledo.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE