The Detroit Tigers activated Kerry Carpenter before Tuesday’s game against the Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park. Carpenter, 26, is starting at designated hitter and batting second for the Tigers after missing nearly three months of action with a lumbar spine stress fracture. “He’s going to be a guy that I’m going to ramp into activity,” manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday on MLB … [Read more...] about Key Player Returns to Active Roster for Tigers
Rangers Land Tigers Veteran Left-Handed Option for Bullpen
The Texas Rangers are adding another arm to their bullpen. The Rangers and Detroit Tigers are finalizing a trade for left-hander Andrew Chafin from Detroit to Texas, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Chafin has been one of Detriot’s top bullpen arms this season, posting a 3.16 ERA in 37 innings with 50 strikeouts. Chafin will join a right-handed heavy bullpen in Texas and could be used … [Read more...] about Rangers Land Tigers Veteran Left-Handed Option for Bullpen
Dodgers Land Elite Starting Pitcher Right as Trade Deadline Passes
With minutes remaining to the trade deadline, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired starting pitcher Jack Flaherty from the Detroit Tigers. In exchange, the Dodgers will send shortstop Trey Sweeney and catcher-first baseman Thayron Liranzo to the Motor City, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. Jack Flaherty goes to the Dodgers pic.twitter.com/ailTKB4WOr — Talkin’ Baseball … [Read more...] about Dodgers Land Elite Starting Pitcher Right as Trade Deadline Passes
Rangers Trade For Catching Depth Even After a Weekend Sweep
As Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic first reported, the Detroit Tigers will trade catcher Carson Kelly to the Texas Rangers. In return, the Tigers will receive catcher Liam Hicks and right-hander Tyler Owens. We have acquired C Carson Kelly from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for minor leaguers C Liam Hicks and RHP Tyler Owens. pic.twitter.com/bZSMh9bdoa — Texas Rangers … [Read more...] about Rangers Trade For Catching Depth Even After a Weekend Sweep
Breakout Player for Tigers Lands on IL
A hamstring injury has hampered Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene, with the 23-year-old about to go on the 10-day IL. This is an unfortunate time for this injury to occur so close to the MLB Trade Deadline on July 30th. Utility player Ryan Vilade has been recalled from Triple-A in response to this injury. Greene’s exact diagnosis was a right hamstring strain. Riley … [Read more...] about Breakout Player for Tigers Lands on IL