JAKE ROGERS NEWS

Detroit Tigers eyeing 'late-season return' for catcher Jake Rogers; Willi Castro returns The Detroit Tigers might be without Jake Rogers until September, leaving them with Eric Haase and Grayson Greiner at the catcher position.

JULY 22, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Out longer than expected Rogers (forearm) will need longer to recover than previously expected and will be shut down from baseball activities for the foreseeable future, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic re...

Impact Rogers hit the injured list Monday with a pronator teres strain in his right forearm. Initial reports indicated he'd be out 2-to-3 weeks, but that timeline was apparently too optimistic. The Tigers do still hope he can return by the end of the season, but there's a chance his campaign is already done.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers News: Detroit Gets Bad Jake Rogers Injury Update The Detroit Tigers got some bad news with Jake Rogers' latest injury update.

JULY 20, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Likely out 2-to-3 weeks Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said after Monday's 14-0 win over the Rangers that Rogers will likely be out for 2-to-3 weeks after he was diagnosed with a pronator teres strain of his r...

Impact Rogers was in Detroit's initial lineup as the starting catcher for the series opener, but he was scratched shortly before the contest when his arm was "bugging him" during pregame warmups, according to Hinch. He was sent in for medical tests shortly thereafter, which revealed the forearm strain. Detroit called up Grayson Greiner to take Rogers' spot on the active roster, and the combination of Greiner and Eric Haase will split time behind the dish while Rogers is on the mend.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to injured list Rogers (arm) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday.

Impact Rogers was scratched from Monday's starting nine with soreness in his right arm, and he'll now be out for at least the next 10 days. He doesn't have a timeline for his return since the severity of the issue remains unclear. Grayson Greiner was called up for catching depth while Eric Haase should take over as Detroit's top backstop.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from lineup Rogers was scratched from Monday's lineup against the Rangers due to right arm soreness.

Impact It's not yet clear whether Rogers could be available off the bench in Monday's series opener, but he'll be removed from the lineup due to his arm injury. Eric Haase will take over behind the dish while Isaac Paredes enters the lineup at third base.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting nightcap Saturday Rogers is on the bench for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins.

Impact The 26-year-old went 1-for-2 with a double in the afternoon contest, raising his average to .239 on the season and .290 in his last 10 games. Eric Haase will catch and bat sixth Saturday evening.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hammers clutch grand slam Rogers went 1-for-2 with a grand slam, two walks and two runs scored in Sunday's 12-9 extra-inning loss to the Twins.

Impact Rogers blasted a 421-foot grand slam to give Detroit a 9-8 lead in the ninth inning but the Twins would eventually walk it off in the 10th. The 26-year-old catcher is up to six homers on the year, including three over his last nine appearances. Rogers is sporting an impressive .791 OPS through 35 games this season.

JULY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Saturday Rogers is not starting Saturday's game against the Twins, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact The 26-year-old went 0-for-2 with a walk Friday, dropping his average to .258 in his last nine games. Rogers has hit two homers and driven in four runs in that span. Eric Haase is starting behind the dish and batting cleanup Saturday.

JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers' Jake Rogers breaks down Jose Urena's outing Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers talks Tuesday, July 6, 2021, after his team's 10-5 loss to the Texas Rangers.

JULY 7, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Goes deep in loss Rogers went 2-for-4 with a triple and a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Rangers.

Impact Rogers is known more for his defensive ability at catcher but he's held his own at the plate so far this season, as he now has five home runs and a .773 OPS through 31 games. He posted a .481 OPS in 35 games last year, so it's been a marked improvement offensively. Rogers should continue to see regular playing time behind the plate, though Eric Haase remains in the mix.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tough love helped Jake Rogers re-emerge as a catching weapon for the Tigers Jake Rogers is looking like the defensive catcher he was billed to be, and tough love from A.J. Hinch helped him get there.

JULY 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gets breather Monday Rogers isn't starting Monday's game against the Rangers, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Rogers has gone 2-for-8 with two runs and three strikeouts, but he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight game. Eric Haase will start behind the plate and bat fifth.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup for Game 2 Rogers is not starting Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland.

Impact Rogers will hand the catching duties off to Eric Haase after delivering an RBI single during Game 1 of the twin bill.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Rogers is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Cleveland, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Rogers sits after starting seven of the last nine games. Eric Haase will take over behind the plate in his absence.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hits fourth home run Rogers went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Monday's 13-5 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Rogers joined in on the slug fest Monday, as Detroit hit three home runs as a team and Cleveland launched two bombs. The Detroit catcher now has four home runs this season to go along with a .741 OPS. It's solid if not spectacular production, and as the team's best healthy defender behind the plate, he should remain in the lineup most days moving forward.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits for evening game Rogers will be on the bench for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Astros, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Rogers went 0-for-1 with a sacrifice bunt in the first game of the day. Unsurprisingly, he won't be asked to start behind the plate twice in one day, so Eric Haase will take over for him at catcher.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting first game Saturday Rogers is starting at catcher and batting eighth in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Astros.

Impact Rogers got a day off Thursday but will reenter the lineup for Saturday's matinee after Friday's contest was rained out. The 26-year-old seems to have overtaken Eric Haase for primary catching duties in Detroit, as Rogers had started four straight games before his day off Thursday. Haase will occupy left field in the first game Saturday and could spell Rogers behind the plate later in the day.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Receives maintenance Rogers is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Astros, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Rogers had caught each of the Tigers' last four games, so he'll just be getting a breather in the series opener. Eric Haase steps in behind the plate, forming a battery with starting pitcher Jose Urena.

JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers: Sharing the field with Yadier Molina 'is an honor' "He's a future Hall of Famer," Tigers manager AJ Hinch said about Yadier Molina. "I'm glad Jake (Rogers) takes notice because he's the gold...

JUNE 23, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Detroit Tigers' Jake Rogers talks about Jonathan Schoop: 'He's incredible' Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers talks Tuesday, June 22, 2021, after his team's 8-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park.

JUNE 23, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Drives in three Tuesday Rogers went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, a run scored and three RBI in Tuesday's win over the Cardinals.

Impact Rogers was productive from the No. 9 spot in the batting order, and it looks like he's taking over as the primary catcher in Detroit, as this was his third start in a row. Eric Haase remains in the picture, but Rogers is considered the better defensive player and he's also two years younger, so the Tigers may be inclined to keep rolling him out there.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Emerging as No. 1 catcher Rogers will start at catcher and bat ninth Tuesday against the Cardinals, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact With Eric Haase stuck in 5-for-36 slump at the dish over his last 10 games, Rogers -- the superior defender of the two -- appears to have taken over as the Tigers' preferred backstop. Rogers will stick in the lineup for the third game in a row, and he'll draw the start over Haase for the second straight contest against a right-handed starting pitcher (Johan Oviedo). While Rogers appears to have drawn positive reviews for his receiving and game-calling skills, he's struggled with the bat, as expected. Through 11 games in June, Rogers is hitting .206 while striking out 47.4 percent of the time.

JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rogers on pitching: 'I always wanted to do it' DETROIT -- Every compliment Tigers manager A.J. Hinch pays young catcher Jake Rogers has to come with a qualifier, for fear he’ll get a big...

JUNE 13, 2021 • MLB.COM

Starting Sunday Rogers is starting at catcher and batting ninth in Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Impact The Tigers are sliding Eric Haase over to left field, which opens up the catcher spot for Rogers. The team recently said Haase would have a larger role moving forward, which should include starts behind the plate and in the outfield. That will leave Rogers to fill in at catcher whenever Haase is somewhere else in the field, at least while Wilson Ramos (back) and Grayson Greiner (hamstring) are on the injured list.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE