JUNE 27, 2021•USATODAY.COM
MLB All-Star finalists: Houston Astros have MLB-best seven players eligible to startThe Major League Baseball All-Star ballot finalists have been released, meaning the 2021 Mid-Summer Classic is right around the corner.
Martín Maldonado - Gets breather SundayMaldonado is not starting Sunday against the Tigers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ImpactJason Castro will take over behind the dish as Maldonado rests his legs during the series finale.
JUNE 27, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Michael Brantley - Gets rest SundayBrantley is not starting Sunday against the Tigers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ImpactThe veteran outfielder will rest up during the series finale as Chas McCormick mans left field.
JUNE 27, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Tigers place Michael Fulmer on IL, mull looming roster decisions in infield, outfieldSo what happens when Derek Hill is ready to come back? "We're talking about it and it's a struggle to decide what to do," Hinch said.
JUNE 27, 2021•DETROITNEWS.COM
Tigers Get Bad News on Michael Fulmer Injury UpdateThere have been a few bright spots for the struggling Detroit Tigers (33-44) this season and one of them is young pitcher Michael Fulmer. Th...
JUNE 27, 2021•FANDUEL.COM
Daz Cameron - Starting again SundayCameron is starting in right field and batting sixth in Sunday's game against the Astros.
ImpactAkil Baddoo is starting in center field and batting first, but the Tigers seem to be getting more comfortable with starting both young outfielders after they worked in a platoon initially. That makes the Detroit outfield a bit more crowded, as Nomar Mazara, Robbie Grossman and Eric Haase are also jockeying for playing time. With the 33-44 Tigers looking more toward the future, the 24-year-old Cameron will likely continue to receive ample opportunities the rest of the season.
JUNE 27, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Nomar Mazara - Serving as DH SundayMazara is serving as the designated hitter and batting fifth in Sunday's game against the Astros.
ImpactAfter starting in right field in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader, Mazara will get a break from the field Sunday with Miguel Cabrera out of the lineup and the DH spot open. Mazara should remain the team's primary right fielder for now, but with the Tigers looking to find more time for youngsters Akil Baddoo and Daz Cameron, and Robbie Grossman and Eric Haase also in the mix, the Detroit outfield is starting to look more crowded.
JUNE 27, 2021•ROTOWIRE
