JAKE ROGERS NEWS

Rogers, Dingler begin big camp for their futures LAKELAND, Fla. -- Alex Faedo was on the row of bullpen mounds on the back fields at Tigertown, getting ready to throw Tuesday morning, when...

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • MLB.COM

Looks healthy for spring training Rogers (elbow) was spotted catching Matthew Boyd's bullpen session at Monday's spring training workout and appears to be at full health ahead of the 2023 season, Jason Beck of MLB....

Impact Though Rogers missed the entire 2022 season while rehabbing from September 2021 Tommy John surgery, he was cleared to resume full hitting last summer. However, he wasn't able to start a throwing progression until the fall, but the 27-year-old backstop appears to be in sound health at the start of spring training. He'll be competing in camp for a spot on the Tigers' Opening Day roster as the top backup to presumptive No. 1 catcher Eric Haase.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes throwing Rogers (elbow) recently started a throwing progression and is currently playing catch from up to 60 feet, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Rogers, who underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in September 2021, is aiming to be a full participant for spring training. He was already cleared for full hitting work shortly after the All-Star break this past season, but because he's regarded as a defense-first catcher, he wouldn't have offered much value as a designated hitter if the Tigers chose to activate him from the 60-day injured list. Expect the Tigers to reinstate him from the IL and tender him a 2023 contract before the Nov. 18 deadline, and if all goes well this offseason as he advances through his throwing progression, Rogers could be a candidate to make the Opening Day roster. With Tucker Barnhart becoming a free agent this winter, Eric Haase currently sits atop the Tigers' depth chart at catcher.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

What should the Tigers do at catcher next season? A look at Haase, Barnhart and others After a difficult year for Tucker Barnhart, could Eric Haase, Jake Rogers or someone else present a comfortable solution at catcher in 2023?

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Takes live BP Rogers (elbow) took live batting practice Tuesday against rehabbing lefty Joey Wentz (shoulder) at the Tigers' spring training complex in Florida, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rogers remains on track to come off the 60-day injured list at some point before the season ends, but resuming full catching work will be the final test he needs to pass in his rehab from last September's Tommy John surgery before the Tigers activate him. Even if he's not ready to catch within the next couple of weeks, the Tigers could still send him out on a minor-league rehab assignment to pick up at-bats as a designated hitter.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gearing up for late-season return Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Wednesday that Rogers (elbow) is progressing toward a return and is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list at some point this season,...

Impact Rogers is on the mend from last September's Tommy John surgery, but because he's a position player, he'll face a shorter timeline for his recovery than a pitcher would. Hinch noted that at this stage, Rogers is further along with his hitting program than his throwing program, the latter of which he began March 7. The Tigers haven't outlined a target date for when the 27-year-old catcher might start a minor-league rehab assignment, but he's expected to need the full 20-day rehab window to get his timing back at the plate.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 60-day IL Rogers (forearm) was placed on the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Wednesday's move is simply procedural since the catcher is expected to miss most or all of the 2022 campaign after he underwent Tommy John surgery last September. He began a throwing program in early March, but it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to game action. Tucker Barnhart and Eric Haase are slated to begin the year as Detroit's top two catchers.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts throwing progression Rogers (forearm) announced Monday via his personal Twitter account that he has began a throwing program.

Impact Due to MLB's ongoing lockout, Rogers is unable to take part in spring training, but the Tigers aren't counting on the 26-year-old to be ready to play until late in the season anyway -- if at all -- while he recovers from the Tommy John surgery he underwent last September. The fact that Rogers is playing catch again six months after surgery is a positive sign, but he'll still need to resume hitting in addition to increasing his throwing distance and velocity before he's even cleared to play in minor-league rehab games. With Rogers out of the mix for at least the next few months, the Tigers will turn to Tucker Barnhart and Eric Haase to handle catching duties.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes Tommy John surgery Rogers (forearm) underwent successful Tommy John surgery Wednesday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Manager A.J. Hinch indicated in late August that Rogers would likely miss the remainder of the season due to a right forearm strain, but it wasn't until Wednesday that it was revealed that the young backstop would require surgery. Rogers is now officially out for the remainder of the 2021 campaign, and he'll likely need most or all of the 2022 season to complete his rehab from the procedure. The 26-year-old appeared in 38 games prior to his injury and slashed .239/.306/.496 with six homers, 17 runs, 17 RBI and a stolen base.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely done for 2021 Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Monday that Rogers (forearm) may not have time to return from the 60-day injured list before the end of the season, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com report...

Impact Rogers has been out since mid-July with a strained right forearm. Reports from mid-August indicated that he was approximately a month away from returning, but he evidently hasn't progressed quite as quickly as the Tigers had hoped. The team is now less optimistic that he'll play again this season, though he's yet to be officially shut down.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could return in mid-September Rogers (forearm) has a chance to return in mid-September, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Rogers will be eligible to return from the 60-day injured list Sept. 17, and it looks as though he'll have a chance to do so. The Tigers hope he can begin a rehab assignment in approximately three weeks.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to 60-day IL The Tigers transferred Rogers (forearm) to the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Recovering from a right forearm strain, Rogers will be eligible to return from the IL no sooner than Sept. 17. The catcher wasn't expected back until around that time, so the Tigers are able to free up a 40-man roster spot until he's healthy. More updates on Rogers and whether he'll play again in 2021 should become available as the season progresses into September.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not yet throwing Rogers (forearm) hasn't resumed throwing and remains several weeks away from making a return to full health, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. "We won't see him in the mon...

Impact Sidelined since July 19 with a pronator teres strain in his right forearm, Rogers' promising campaign could be at risk of ending early if hits any snags in what's already been a slow-moving recovery process. Though the Tigers value Rogers mostly for his defensive work at catcher, he hit his stride at the plate in the month before landing on the 10-day injured list, slashing .296/.367/.611 over that stretch. Eric Haase and Grayson Greiner will continue to share the catching duties while Rogers remains on the shelf.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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