Tigers Daily Report

July 27, 2026

Executive Summary

Javier Báez could be back with the Tigers this week during the series against the Orioles, while Jackson Jobe continues to look good in his recovery from Tommy John surgery with a strong rehab start for Double-A Erie.

Top Story

Jobe's Rehab Progress Accelerates as Tigers Eye August Return

Tigers right-hander Jackson Jobe continues to look good in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, allowing a run on two hits over four innings with four strikeouts in his second rehab start for Double-A Erie on Saturday. Jackson Jobe is expected to make his next rehab start with Triple-A Toledo, signaling rapid advancement through the minor leagues. The pitch count progression demonstrates controlled buildup: his fourth rehab start overall, and his longest to date. With Jobe advancing to Triple-A, a return to the big-league rotation in August appears increasingly likely. Source: MLB.com

Around the Club

• Injury — There is a chance Javier Báez will be back in the Tigers' clubhouse this week during the series against the Orioles, though neither he nor Jobe is ready to return, with manager Hinch joking that "If he comes tomorrow, he's going to be in my office wanting to play." Source: Detroit News

• Schedule — A series opener between the Baltimore Orioles (51-55) and Detroit Tigers (50-56) is on deck Monday at 6:40 p.m. ET, at Comerica Park. Source: Bleacher Nation

• Game Preview — Keider Montero (7-5) will take the mound for the Tigers, his 17th start of the season, having gave up one earned run and allowed three hits in 5 1/3 innings pitched against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. Kyle Bradish makes the start for the Orioles, his 21st of the season, with a 7-9 record and 3.49 ERA with 110 strikeouts in 113 1/3 innings pitched. Source: Bleacher Nation

• Deadline Watch — The Tigers think they can win the division and will hold out as long as possible in deciding whether to trade Tarik Skubal, with some rivals believing they can as well, casting further doubt that he'll be moved. Source: ESPN

Quick Hits

• Hao-Yu Lee leads Detroit in runs batted over the last 10 games with eight while batting .394, and Dillon Dingler is slashing .406/.513/.781 over the last 10 games for the Tigers.
• The trade deadline is coming up with most of the significant moves expected to hit within 48 hours of the August 3rd deadline.

Next Game

vs. Baltimore Orioles — Monday, July 27, 6:40 PM ET, Comerica Park

Tigers Daily Report — July 27, 2026