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Joey Wentz - Will open season in rotationWentz will begin the 2023 season in the Tigers' starting rotation, Chris McCosky of the Detroit News reports.

ImpactThat'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 rosterTigers manager A.J. Hinch said Friday that Knapp did not make the team, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

ImpactThe 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 ILTigers 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.

ImpactLorenzen 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 rosterRogers was told Friday that he has made the Tigers' Opening Day roster, Chris McCosky of the Detroit News reports.

ImpactHe 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'sTransactionsBASEBALL Major League Baseball American League DETROIT TIGERS — Optioned RHP Will Vest and C Donny Sands to Toledo (IL).

MARCH 24, 2023•SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Phillies Opening Day roster projection: Will Rhys Hoskins ripple effects include a trade?How will the club fill the void left by Hoskins? It is wise to never eliminate a possible Dave Dombrowski move — even at this late stage.

MARCH 24, 2023•THEATHLETIC.COM

Michael Lorenzen - Opening Day status in doubtLorenzen (groin) will progress his throwing and begin a running progression over the weekend, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

ImpactLorenzen 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