WILL VEST NEWS

Gets hit hard Saturday Vest allowed six runs on four hits and two walks while not recording an out in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays.

Impact It was a disastrous outing for Vest, who looked better in his spring debut Wednesday, tossing a scoreless inning with two strikeouts. The righty should still have a key role after appearing in 59 games for the Tigers last season, though he could slide down some in the bullpen pecking order if he continues to struggle throughout the spring. Vest is likely behind Alex Lange and Jose Cisnero as a closing option at this point, so his fantasy value is limited.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to open Game 2 Vest is expected to start Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mariners, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact The 27-year-old made an emergency start last week and is set to start again in Tuesday's nightcap, assuming he isn't needed to pitch in Game 1. Vest hasn't covered more than an inning during any of his past 10 outings, so he's unlikely to record more than a few outs as an opener.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers beat young Woods Richardson, sloppy Twins 5-2

Eric Haase and Victor Reyes homered and the Detroit Tigers took advantage of Minnesota’s sloppy play, beating touted pitching prospect Simeon Woods Richardson and the Twins 5-2

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Tuesday Vest will start Wednesday's game against the Royals, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Matt Manning was scheduled to start and went through his pregame routine Wednesday as usual, but Vest will instead take the mound first for Detroit. Vest hasn't thrown more than two frames in any appearance this year, so he should give way to the bullpen after an inning or two.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander loses no-hit bid in 7th as Tigers beat O's 11-0

Tyler Alexander held Baltimore hitless until the seventh inning, Riley Greene and Ryan Kreidler had three RBIs apiece and the Detroit Tigers stalled the Orioles’ playoff push with...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raleigh, France lead Mariners to 9-3 victory over Tigers

Cal Raleigh sparked a six-run third with a solo homer and capped it with a sacrifice fly as the Seattle Mariners rolled past the Detroit Tigers 9-3

AUGUST 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles Tuesday Vest allowed three runs on three hits and a walk across an inning of relief in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Guardians.

Impact Starter Tyler Alexander was tagged with a tough-luck loss, as he left the game after seven innings with the Tigers trailing 2-0 against Cleveland ace Shane Bieber, but Vest quickly made matters worse in the eighth inning. The three earned runs are the most allowed in an appearance by the righty since he got tagged for five runs back on June 26. Vest has still been mostly good for the Tigers with a 3.77 ERA and 43 strikeouts across 43 innings this season, though he's working in middle relief, which limits his fantasy appeal.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arraez, Correa lead Twins to 8-4 win over Tigers

Luis Arraez had three hits to raise his major league-leading average to

JULY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reinstated from paternity list Vest (personal) was reinstated from the paternity list Saturday.

Impact Vest landed on the paternity list Thursday but will rejoin the Tigers after spending a few days away from the team. He's posted a 2.35 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 7.2 innings over six relief appearances since the start of July.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Murphy's 3-run homer helps A's split DH with Tigers

Sean Murphy hit a three-run homer to highlight Oakland’s five-run sixth inning that broke up a scoreless game, and the Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 to split a doubleheader

JULY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes on paternity list The Tigers placed Vest on the paternity list Thursday.

Impact Though Vest was scheduled to go on paternity leave last Sunday, the Tigers didn't officially deactivate him since their game that day against Cleveland was postponed. Vest will now go on the list Thursday as the Tigers begin their second-half schedule, and he'll be able to spend up to three days away from the team. He'll be activated no later than Sunday, in advance of the Tigers' series finale with the Twins.

JULY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on paternity list Vest was placed on the paternity list Sunday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Vest will be away from the team as he attends the birth of his child. Considering the All-Star break begins Monday, the right-hander could be ready to go by the time the Tigers play again July 21.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inside a wild morning for Detroit Tigers RP Will Vest; Austin Meadows update Detroit Tigers reliever Will Vest got a few hours of sleep at a Best Western hotel near the airport and woke up at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday for h...

JULY 6, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Back with parent club The Tigers recalled Vest from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday.

Impact Even though Detroit optioned Vest to Triple-A after the second game of Monday's doubleheader with the Guardians, he'll be eligible to rejoin the big club two days later since fellow reliever Wily Peralta (hamstring) was moved to the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. In his 26 appearances out of the Tigers bullpen this season, Vest has picked up one save and no holds while submitting a 3.41 ERA and 1.14 WHIP.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to minors Vest was optioned to Triple-A Toledo following Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Guardians, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Vest has been a reliable reliever for the Tigers so far this season, as he's posted a 3.41 ERA and 1.14 WHIP with a 32:11 K:BB across 29 frames in 2022. He'll be sent to Triple-A to make room for the addition of Drew Hutchison, who is scheduled to start Tuesday's contest.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first 2022 win Vest (1-1) pitched a scoreless inning of relief with a strikeout and earned the win Wednesday against the Pirates.

Impact Vest earned his first win of the year and just the second of his MLB career, as he typically works the middle innings and doesn't factor into the decision too often. Even without wins, the righty has been effective for the Tigers with a 1.80 ERA, 0.60 WHIP and 26 strikeouts across 20 innings this year.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IL The Tigers reinstated Vest (illness) from the COVID-19-related injured list in advance of the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Twins, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Manager A.J. Hinch said earlier in the day that Vest wouldn't be activated from the IL until Wednesday, but the Tigers opted to expedite the right-hander's return so the team could have a fresh arm in the bullpen for the final game of the twin bill. Drew Carlton, who tossed three innings of long relief in the Tigers' 8-2 loss in Game 1, was optioned to Triple-A Toledo to clear a spot for Vest. The 26-year-old made a 10-pitch relief appearance in a rehab game with Toledo on Monday, so the Tigers would likely prefer to stay away from Vest on Tuesday, if possible.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back Wednesday Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Vest (illness) is expected to be activated from the COVID-19-related injured list Wednesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Vest tested positive for COVID-19 on May 20, but he's since cleared all protocols and made a successful rehab appearance Monday for Triple-A Toledo, retiring the side in a perfect 10-pitch, 10-strike inning. Before landing on the COVID-19-related IL, Vest turned in a 2.12 ERA and 0.65 WHIP with 22 punchouts over 17 innings for Detroit.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Vest (illness) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Monday.

Impact Vest has been out for 10 days after testing positive for COVID-19. Given the relatively short length of his absence, he may not need more than a single rehab appearance before returning to the active roster.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins team Vest (illness) cleared the league's health and safety protocols and rejoined the team Thursday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Although Vest is no longer isolating from the team, he remains on the COVID-19 injured list ahead of the Tigers' four-game series against Cleveland. The right-hander is expected to ramp up his workload and pitch in a rehab game prior to rejoining Detroit's bullpen, but it seems likely he'll be activated at some point next week.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The aching, ailing Tigers deal with a decimated roster and dampened spirits A.J. Hinch did not manage and Will Vest went on the COVID list, adding to a troubling run of sickness, injuries and general bad luck.

MAY 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Detroit Tigers reliever Will Vest tests positive for COVID-19; manager A.J. Hinch sits out with non-COVID illness Detroit Tigers reliever Will Vest was placed on the injured list before Friday's series opener against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressiv...

MAY 20, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Tests positive for COVID-19 Vest was placed on the injured list Friday after he tested positive for COVID-19, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact It seemed likely that Vest was in the league's COVID-19 protocols after he was placed on the injured list without a designation Friday. Since he's tested positive for the virus he'll need to clear the league's protocols before he's eligible to rejoin the team.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured list Vest was placed on the injured list Friday without an injury designation.

Impact The Tigers also didn't specify which list Vest was placed on, which usually means the player is on the COVID-19 IL. Assuming that's the case, the 26-year-old will be unavailable until he clears the league's testing protocols.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up first career save Vest struck out both batters he faced to record his first career save in Friday's 4-2 win over the Orioles.

Impact Gregory Soto got the call to begin the ninth inning and protect a two-run lead, but after he hit two batters and walked another around a strikeout, manager A.J. Hinch decided to turn things over to Vest with a stretch of right-handed batters due up for Baltimore. Despite having not pitched with a lead all season, the 26-year-old coolly got Ramon Urias and Rylan Bannon to flail away at sliders to secure the save. Vest has been something of a revelation in the Tigers' bullpen so far in 2022, posting a 1.17 ERA, 0.46 WHIP and 20:3 K:BB through 15.1 innings, and he appears to have earned a high-leverage role -- one which could result in more save chances given Soto's struggles so far.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE