The Detroit Tigers are adding more pitching depth by signing former Houston Astros right-hander José Urquidy to a one-year, $1 million contract with an incentive-laden $4 million club option for 2026. Urquidy, who underwent Tommy John surgery on June 5, has been placed on the 60-day injured list as he continues his rehab. While a return later this season isn’t out of the … [Read more...] about Tigers Sign Former Astros Right-Hander to One-Year Deal
Tigers Utility Player to Miss Opening Day
The Detroit Tigers’ injury woes continue with utility player Matt Vierling to miss Opening Day with a shoulder injury. According to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press, the injury is a strained rotator cuff muscle in his right shoulder. He will be sidelined for about three weeks to heal the injury and won’t take on the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 27th. After this, his … [Read more...] about Tigers Utility Player to Miss Opening Day
Tigers Infielder Javier Báez Returning From IL
Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez is set to return from the injured list and will make his spring training debut this Friday. Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports that the two-time All-Star has finished his rehab from his right hip surgery. He is set to be the designated hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. The Tigers have been hit early with the injury … [Read more...] about Tigers Infielder Javier Báez Returning From IL
Tigers Turn to Tarik Skubal for Opening Day Start
The Detroit Tigers have named their Opening Day starter for the 2025 season and it’s no surprise who it is. Left-hander Tarik Skubal, the reigning American League Cy Young winner who secured the AL pitching Triple Crown, will start March 27 against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. In Wednesday’s game, Skubal completed two scoreless innings on one hit … [Read more...] about Tigers Turn to Tarik Skubal for Opening Day Start
Tigers Top Outfielder Suffered Arm Injury, Now on the Sidelines
Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows suffered a right arm injury on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press mentioned that Meadows sustained the injury while making a defensive play in the outfield. Meadows was running on a play from center to right field and experienced the injury while throwing the ball to the infield. Tests … [Read more...] about Tigers Top Outfielder Suffered Arm Injury, Now on the Sidelines