The Detroit Tigers have recalled infielder Spencer Torkelson. He played 58 games in Triple-A- Toledo, hitting .239 with 11 home runs and 43 RBIs. Torkelson is also a former number-one overall pick. If Torkelson can continue to ride his offense, it would help but be a challenge. The Tigers are currently 8.5 games out of a Wild Card spot and would need to hustle for what’s left … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers Recall Infielder Focusing On Young Player Development
Tigers Tweak Roster, Designate Seasoned Infielder for Assignment
The Detroit Tigers are making big changes to the roster. Not only did the Tigers promote Jace Jung and Trey Sweeney from Triple-A Toledo for their MLB debuts. However, the Tigers also designated veteran third baseman Gio Urshela for assignment, per Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Petzold did add that Urshela, 32, is still owed about $353,000 of his $1.5 million 2024 … [Read more...] about Tigers Tweak Roster, Designate Seasoned Infielder for Assignment
Key Player Returns to Active Roster for Tigers
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