Tigers Daily Report
June 02, 2026
Executive Summary
The Tigers ended May in miserable fashion, falling to the Chicago White Sox on the road 2-1 to complete the sweep while finishing the month with just six wins in 28 tries. Now Detroit begins June visiting Tampa Bay's dominant home lineup.
Top Story
Tigers Enter June Looking to Reverse Disastrous May
The Detroit Tigers (22-38) enter June looking to erase a miserable May where they managed only six wins in 28 attempts, arriving at Tropicana Field on the heels of a four-game losing streak, including a sweep by the White Sox. Detroit has lost 16 of their past 20 games and is just 8-24 on the road this season. The injury-depleted roster will face Tampa Bay's 21-6 home record, one of the best in baseball.
Source: Winners and Whiners
Around the Club
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Roster — The Tigers activated Madden (forearm) from the 15-day injured list to start Monday's game against the Rays after missing the last couple weeks with a right forearm contusion. Source: CBS Sports
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Injuries — Justin Verlander is expected to pitch in a rehab outing with Triple-A Toledo on June 2. Tarik Skubal threw a bullpen session on May 29 at Rate Field and will throw a sim game on June 1 at Tropicana Field. Source: MLB.com
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Injuries — Kenley Jansen saw a specialist on May 29, will rejoin team at Tampa Bay to continue his rehab with Major-League staff. Casey Mize will require a "slower week," so team decided to place him on IL, but could be a minimum IL stint. Source: MLB.com
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Trade Rumors — Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal will be traded before the 2026 MLB trade deadline, per MLB insider Ken Rosenthal. Source: Yahoo Sports
Quick Hits
- Ty Madden is being activated off the 15-day injured list with a forearm issue to make just his second career start and first of the 2026 season.
- The White Sox are inching ever so close to the AL Central lead and are now one game behind the Guardians for first in the AL Central.
Next Game
Tampa Bay Rays — June 2, 2026, 10:40 PM ET, Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg
Tigers Daily Report — June 02, 2026