MARK CANHA NEWS

Not in lineup Tuesday Canha is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Guardians, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Canha is a good bet to be dealt before Tuesday's trade deadline, so it's not a surprise to see his name absent from the Tigers' lineup card. Detroit will go with Justyn-Henry Malloy in left field and Colt Keith in the designated-hitter spot.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in two in win Canha went 1-for-2 with a walk and two RBI in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Twins.

Impact Canha batted cleanup and helped lead Detroit to a comfortable win. The veteran has been solid lately, as he's batting .310 over his last 10 games with one home run, five RBI and six runs scored. Canha is a potential trade candidate before Tuesday's deadline, as he's on the last year of his contract, and he would give a contending team a proven MLB hitter who batted .260 or better each of the last two seasons, though he's slumped a bit this year with a .233 average overall.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Moving to bench Thursday Canha is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Canha will cede his spot in the lineup to Zach McKinstry, who gets the nod at third base while Matt Vierling shifts to the outfield. After going 0-for-22 over a six-game stretch from June 25 through July 2, Canha has bounced back over the ensuing three weeks, slashing .306/.390/.500 over 11 games. As a veteran on an expiring contract, Canha could be a prime candidate to get moved elsewhere ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline while the 50-53 Tigers likely find themselves in the sellers camp.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Records three hits in win Canha went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Monday's 8-2 win over the Guardians.

Impact Canha hasn't really gotten going this season, as he's batting just .236 overall, but he's riding a modest three-game hitting streak and is batting .303 in July. The veteran did miss some time earlier this month due to hip and wrist issues, but he seems healthy coming out of the All-Star break and should continue to see regular playing time for the Tigers.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Records three hits in win Canha went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Monday's 8-2 win over the Guardians.

Impact Canha hasn't really gotten going this season, as he's batting just .236 overall, but he's riding a modest three-game hitting streak and he's batting .303 in July. The veteran did miss some time earlier this month due to hip and wrist issues, though he seems healthier following the All-Star break and should continue to see regular playing time for the Tigers.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for series finale Canha is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Canha's playing time had been trending down heading into the All-Star break due to lingering wrist soreness and general ineffectiveness at the plate, but he picked up starts in both of the Tigers' first two games in Toronto, going 2-for-7 with a home run and two walks. He'll take a seat Sunday while the Tigers clear room in the lineup for Justyn Henry-Malloy at designated hitter and Bligh Madris at first base, but manager A.J. Hinch hasn't seemed to cut bait with Canha as a near-everyday player just yet.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in return Canha (wrist) went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Friday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Canha missed the last game before the All-Star break with a sore wrist but was able to return following the long layoff. The veteran outfielder hasn't really gotten going yet for the Tigers, as he's batting just .229 with a .688 OPS in his first season with the team. Last year, Canha batted .262 with a .755 OPS for the Brewers and Mets. He's had an OPS of .700 or better in each of the previous six seasons, so he'll need a strong finish in 2024 to keep that streak alive.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Canha and Pérez hit 2-run HRs, Flaherty gets 6th win in 7 starts to help Tigers beat Blue Jays, 5-4

Mark Canha and Wenceel Pérez hit two-run homers, Jack Flaherty struck out eight in 5 2/3 innings to win for the sixth time in seven starts and the Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto B...

JULY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to lineup Canha (wrist) will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth in Friday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Canha tweaked his right wrist in the second-to-last game before the break and didn't play in the first-half finale, but he's ready to roll after getting some rest this week. The 35-year-old will enter the second half having slashed just .130/.250/.167 in his final 17 games of the first half.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Canha (wrist) will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth in Friday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Canha tweaked his right wrist in the second-to-last game before the All-Star break and didn't play Sunday, but he's ready to roll after getting some rest. The 35-year-old will enter the second half having slashed just .130/.250/.167 in his last 17 games.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Hopes to return after break Canha (wrist) said Sunday that he will rest and do treatment over the All-Star break and hopes to be able to play in Detroit's first game of the second half next Friday in Toronto,...

Impact Canha exited Saturday's 11-9 extra-inning win over the Dodgers early due to a sore wrist and isn't in the lineup for Sunday's series finale, though Jason Beck of MLB.com notes that the veteran is available in an emergency situation. Canha doesn't look like he'll need a trip to the injured list, especially with the extra rest afforded by the All-Star break.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Sunday Canha (wrist) isn't in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Canha was removed for a pinch hitter in Saturday's contest due to a sore wrist and will begin Sunday's game on the bench. It isn't clear if he's available to pinch hit. Sunday is the final day before the All-Star break, so Canha will have an opportunity to recover before Detroit's next game Friday, July 19.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Battling sore wrist Canha was removed from Saturday's game against the Dodgers due to right wrist soreness, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Canha reached base on an error and scored during the second inning of Saturday's victory, but he was pinch hit for by Jake Rogers in the fourth inning. Canha's status for Sunday's series finale remains unclear, though the Tigers may opt to sit him so that he'll have plenty of time to heal during the All-Star break.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Thursday Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that Canha is "very available" for Thursday's game against the Guardians, despite the fact that he's been contending with left hip discomfort of late...

Impact Canha is out of the lineup Thursday for a third straight game, and while the hip issue initially looked to be at least part of the reason why he was on the bench, Hinch's comments seemed to suggest that it's more of a result of Canha's poor performance of late. Heading into Thursday's contest, Canha is hitting just .098/.203/.118 with one extra-base hit over his last 15 games, though it's unclear to what extent playing through the hip injury might have factored into his struggles. Regardless, Zack McKinstry has been the main beneficiary of Canha's slump, as the lefty-hitting McKinstry will stay in the lineup for a fifth straight game. The two could end up being deployed in a de facto platoon, making the right-handed-hitting Canha a candidate to re-enter the lineup Friday and Saturday, when the Tigers are tentatively scheduled to face Dodgers lefties Justin Wrobleski and James Paxton.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing hip injury Canha said Wednesday that he's still contending with left hip discomfort, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact The hip issue helps explain why Canha will be out of the lineup for a third straight game Thursday against the Guardians, though the 35-year-old likely would have continued to play through the injury had he been performing better at the plate. Over his last 15 games, Canha is slashing a miserable .098/.203/.118 with one extra-base hit (a double). The injury and some bad luck may be contributing to Canha's recent struggles, as he's upheld strong walk (10.2 percent) and strikeout rates (11.9 percent) over those 15 games but has a .111 BABIP. Zack McKinstry has benefited the most from added playing time this week, but Canha could eventually settle back into a near-everyday role once the injury is fully behind him.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Odd man out of lineup again Canha is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Guardians, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Parker Meadows' (hamstring) move to the injured list Monday hasn't seemed to help Canha from a playing-time perspective. The 35-year-old will hit the bench for the third day in a row while he's slashed an ugly .098/.203/.118 over his last 15 games. Rather than Canha, utility man Zack McKinstry seems to be the main beneficiary of Meadows' absence, as McKinstry has now started at either third base or shortstop in five straight contests.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in second straight game Canha is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Even though he had gotten on base in each of his last four starts, Canha is still slashing a dismal .098/.203/.118 dating back to June 19. The extended slump at the plate looks like it will cost Canha some playing time, as he'll hit the bench against a right-handed pitcher for the second day in a row.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Tuesday's lineup Canha is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Canha has just five hits in his past 51 at-bats and will sit Tuesday after starting the previous three games. Justyn-Henry Malloy will serve as the designated hitter for Tuesday's matchup with Cleveland.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers outlast AL Central-leading Guardians, winning 1-0 when Rogers scored on Rocchio's error

Jake Rogers led off the eighth inning with a double and broke a scoreless tie on an error, helping the Detroit Tigers outlast the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians for a 1-0 w...

JULY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wenceel Pérez slams a two-run homer in the eighth and Tigers rally to beat the Reds 5-3

Pinch-hitter Wenceel Pérez hit a two-run homer and Mark Canha doubled home the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as the Detroit Tigers locked up their first series win in two weeks...

JULY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Idle Friday Canha is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds.

Impact Canha has three hits in his last 39 at-bats and will be absent from the starting nine for the second time in three games. Gio Urshela will play first base while Matt Vierling fills the hot corner.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Wednesday Canha isn't in the Tigers' lineup Wednesday against the Twins, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Canha will get a day to regroup Wednesday after going 0-for-22 in his last six games. His absence will move Gio Urshela to first base while Matt Vierling (foot) covers third, opening up a spot in left field for Akil Baddoo.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers head into matchup against the Angels on losing streak

The Detroit Tigers look to end their three-game losing streak with a win over the Los Angeles Angels

JUNE 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detroit pitcher Kenta Maeda says he's OK despite taking line drive off glove and stomach vs. Angels

Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenta Maeda should be on schedule to make his next start despite being hit by a liner during during the sixth inning of Friday’s game against the Los Angeles...

JUNE 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers and White Sox play, winner claims 3-game series

The Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JUNE 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS