Tigers Daily Report
May 11, 2026
Executive Summary
The Tigers' losing streak reached five games with an MLB-worst 6-16 road record following a 5-1 loss to Kansas City on Saturday night, while Kerry Carpenter was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder sustained Saturday against the Royals.
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Tigers Extend Skid to Five; Carpenter Sidelined with Shoulder Injury
Kansas City defeated Detroit 5-1 at Kauffman Stadium Saturday night, marking the Tigers' fifth consecutive loss and deepening an injury crisis that threatens to derail the season. Carpenter was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder sustained when he collided with the outfield wall. The Tigers came into the game with 15 players on the injured list, and catcher Jake Rogers expressed the team's frustration: "It seems like there's a new one every day,"
Source: Detroit News
Around the Club
Roster — The Tigers selected Gage Workman's contract from Triple-A Toledo and called him up to take Carpenter's place on Detroit's 26-man active roster. The Tigers re-signed infielder Zack Short to a major league deal after he had an open 40-man roster spot due to Short being designated for assignment earlier in the week. Source: Heavy.com
Injuries — Casey Mize threw a bullpen session Friday and appears to be tracking toward an abbreviated stay on the injured list while working his way back from a mild right adductor strain. Justin Verlander progressed to facing live batters Saturday as he continues to work his way back from hip inflammation. Brent Vest received a cortisone injection Friday and landed on the injured list Saturday due to inflammation in his right forearm, with expectations he'll resume throwing within the next several days. Source: CBS Sports
Pitching Performance — Michael Wacha was dominant for the Royals, allowing just two hits in seven innings against Detroit on Saturday. Ty Madden used an opener strategy, entering in the third frame and covering a starter's workload, tossing 87 pitches with seven strikeouts in his two outings this season after being called up from Triple-A Toledo in late April. Source: Detroit News
Prospects — Bryce Rainer, the Tigers' No. 2 prospect, hit his first home run since being promoted to High-A West Michigan, highlighting a 2-for-3 day for the shortstop in a 4-3 loss to Dayton. Source: MLB.com
Quick Hits
- Riley Greene extended his career-high on-base streak to 20 games with a double in Saturday's loss.
- Framber Valdez is due back Wednesday from his five-game suspension.
- The Tigers' 6-16 road record is the worst in Major League Baseball.
Next Game
New York Mets — Tuesday, May 12 at 7:10 p.m. ET, Citi Field
Tigers Daily Report — May 11, 2026