GREGORY SOTO NEWS

Save in close game Soto picked up the save Saturday against the Blue Jays, allowing a run on two hits while striking out one and walking one.

Impact Soto snagged his 13th save of the season Saturday against the Jays. He had a scare in the ninth inning after allowing hits to Gabriel Moreno and Cavan Biggio, followed by an RBI single from George Springer. But the veteran reliever kept his composure and escaped without allowing too much damage. His ERA shot up to 2.05 after the outing, but Soto appears to have a clear hold on the closer role in Detroit.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brieske gets 1st big league win, Tigers top Blue Jays 3-1

Rookie Beau Brieske pitched into the sixth inning and earned his first major league victory, Víctor Reyes came off the injured list and had three hits and the Detroit Tigers beat t...

JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records another save Soto worked around a hit and a walk to pitch a scoreless ninth inning and earn the save Wednesday against the Pirates.

Impact Soto earned his second save in as many days, but the lefty made this one a bit more difficult after registering a 1-2-3 inning Tuesday. He started strongly Wednesday by recording two quick outs, got into some trouble with a walk and a single, then finished the game with a strikeout. Soto sometimes makes things interesting, though he's been quite effective overall with a 1.71 ERA and 12 saves in 13 chances. He looks to have a fairly firm grip on the closer role in Detroit at this point.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another strong start by Faedo propels Tigers by Pirates 3-1

Miguel Cabrera hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers completed a two-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 3-1 victory

JUNE 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rain man: Skubal wins 4th straight as Tigers top Pirates 5-3

Tarik Skubal pitched seven steady innings to win his fourth straight decision and Harold Castro hit a two-run single to lead the Detroit Tigers to a rain-delayed 5-3 victory over t...

JUNE 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects save Tuesday Soto picked up the save, striking out one while retiring the side in order in a 5-3 win Tuesday in Pittsburgh.

Impact Soto needed only eight pitches to close out the Pirates. He is now 11-for-12 in save opportunities on the season and has converted eight straight opportunities. Soto has not allowed an earned run in his last 11 outings, compiling a 9:1 K:BB in 11 innings.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charged with loss Sunday Soto (2-3) allowed an unearned run on a hit and two strikeouts in 1.1 innings to take the loss during Sunday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Soto has been effective as the Tigers' primary closer recently, and he had tossed 8.2 scoreless innings over his nine appearances prior to Sunday's outing while converting all six of his save chances during that time. Although he was charged with his third loss of the year since he allowed the Yankees' ghost runner to come across in the bottom of the 10th inning Sunday, he's built up decent job security as Detroit's preferred ninth-inning option.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yanks top Tigers 5-4, 39-15 at 1/3 mark, best since 2001 Ms

Josh Donaldson hit a 10th-inning sacrifice fly, and the New York Yankees came from behind twice to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 to reach the one-third mark of the season at 39-15, t...

JUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches 10th save Soto pitched a scoreless ninth inning to record the save in Thursday's win over the Twins.

Impact Soto has now closed out wins over Minnesota in his last two appearances, and he's up to 10 saves this season in 11 chances. The lefty has also lowered his ERA to 2.04, and it looks like he's increasing his job security in the closer role after a few rough outings in early May.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Daz Cameron's HR in 8th lifts surging Tigers past Twins 3-2

Daz Cameron hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the surging Detroit Tigers held on to beat the slumping Minnesota Twins 3-2

JUNE 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Schoop 3rd from Curaçao with 1,000 hits, Tigers top Twins

Jonathan Schoop became the third player from Curaçao with 1,000 major league hits and finished a home run shy of the cycle, helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5...

MAY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records another save Monday Soto worked around a hit to pitch a scoreless ninth inning and earn the save in Monday's win over the Twins. He struck out one.

Impact Soto recorded his second save in as many days, giving him nine for the season in 10 chances. After a few rough outings earlier this month, the lefty has now tallied eight straight scoreless appearances, which has lowered his ERA to 2.16. Detroit is just 18-29, so Soto may not see a ton of save opportunities moving forward, but he should still have plenty of fantasy value due to his role and recent performance.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Secures save Sunday Soto yielded one hit in a scoreless inning Sunday, recording one strikeout and earning a save over Cleveland.

Impact Soto allowed a two-out single to Owen Miller but had no issue finishing off the 2-1 win against Detroit's division rival. The 27-year-old southpaw is riding a 6.2-inning scoreless streak, lowering his season ERA to 2.30 through 15.2 frames. He's converted eight of his nine save chances while posting a 13:8 K:BB this year.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Castro, Candelario homer, Tigers beat Guardians 2-1

Harold Castro homered for the third time in three games, Jeimer Candelario also connected and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1

MAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns second win Soto (2-2) pitched a scoreless ninth inning and earned the win Thursday against the Guardians. He allowed a hit and struck out one.

Impact Soto needed 21 pitches to get through the top of the ninth inning but he kept Cleveland off the board in a 3-3 game, and the Tigers walked it off in the bottom half of the frame. The lefty doesn't always make things pretty, though he does have a solid 2.45 ERA and has recorded seven saves in eight chances. He's the top Detroit reliever at the moment for fantasy purposes, and that likely won't change anytime soon unless Soto truly implodes.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cabrera's hit in 9th lifts Tigers to 4-3 win over Guardians

Miguel Cabrera hit a game-ending RBI single in the ninth inning with his third hit Thursday night, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians

MAY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Candelario's homer in 10th lifts Tigers in 4-2 win vs. Twins

Jeimer Candelario hit the tiebreaking two-run homer in the 10th inning for the Detroit Tigers to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2

MAY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shuts door Sunday Soto pitched a clean ninth inning to record the save in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Guardians.

Impact The ninth inning started ominously, as Soto hit leadoff man Josh Naylor. However, the lefty retired the next batter, then got Andres Gimenez to ground into a double play to end the game. Soto has had a few hiccups this season, but he now has seven saves in eight chances to go with a solid 2.92 ERA. He's also pitched well lately with no runs allowed and three saves in his last three appearances. Manager A.J. Hinch has shown confidence in Soto despite some ups and downs, and fantasy managers should continue to do the same while he remains Detroit's closer.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers top Guardians 4-2 for Faedo's first big league win

Rookie Alex Faedo allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings for his first major league win and Miguel Cabrera had an RBI double as the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-2

MAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Castro homers in 9th, Tigers top Rays 3-2 for 4th straight

Harold Castro hit his first home run of the year with two outs in the ninth inning, a tiebreaking shot that sent the Detroit Tigers past the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 for their season-bes...

MAY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nails down sixth save Soto recorded the save Monday against the Rays after allowing one hit and striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Soto retired the first two batters on a popout and a strikeout before surrending a single to Harold Ramirez, and he finished the job by getting Mike Zunino on a flyout to center field. He's now recorded a save in back-to-back chances after blowing a save opportunity Friday against the Orioles. Soto owns a 3.18 ERA and 1.59 WHIP with an 11:8 K:BB across 11.1 frames in 2022.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fifth save Soto pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit while recording one strikeout Saturday against the Orioles en route to his fifth save of the season.

Impact Manager A.J. Hinch was true to his word, as he said Soto would get the save chance if one arose Saturday. Will Vest has emerged as an intriguing stealth candidate for saves in Detroit, but Soto still has the job for now.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pineda exits after liner breaks finger, Tigers blank O's 3-0

Tigers starter Michael Pineda exited early after a line drive broke a finger on his pitching hand and the Detroit dominated the rest of the way, teaming on a four-hitter to beat th...

MAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains closer, for now Manager A.J. Hinch said after Soto was pulled from a save situation Friday that Soto "will pitch the ninth tomorrow with the lead," Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Soto's hold on the ninth-inning job is slipping. He has had little command of his pitches lately, and Friday was no different as he plunked two batters and walked another before getting the hook. Soto has handed out four free passes in his last 1.1 innings, and if the hard-throwing lefty can't rein it in, the Tigers could eventually turn to Will Vest -- who got the save Friday -- or Michael Fulmer for save opportunities.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles Friday but records hold Soto retired just one batter in Friday's win over the Orioles, and he hit two others and issued a walk, but was also credited with his first hold of the season.

Impact Soto was brought on in the top of the ninth inning in a save situation with the Tigers up 4-2, but the lefty struggled with his control right away. He hit the first two batters he faced before recording a strikeout. Soto then walked the bases loaded with one out, and manager A.J. Hinch turned to Will Vest, who struck out the next two batters to end the game. That left Soto with his first hold of the season, though he clearly didn't pitch well. He now has a 3.86 ERA and 1.71 WHIP for the season, and it wouldn't be surprising to see the Tigers turn to someone like Vest or Michael Fulmer for future save opportunities.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE