Tigers Daily Report
May 29, 2026
Executive Summary
The Tigers (22-35) head to Chicago to start a three-game road series against the White Sox on Friday at 7:40 p.m. ET, looking to shake off seven straight series losses and the injuries that plagued their recent home stand.
Top Story
Troy Melton Takes the Mound in Series Opener vs. White Sox
Troy Melton (1-0, 1.59 ERA) will pitch Friday against Erick Fedde (0-5, 5.47 ERA) in the opener of what the Tigers desperately need to be a turnaround series. Melton was recently activated from the 60-day injured list and made his season debut on May 24th, pitching 5 2/3 innings with two hits, one earned run, three walks, and three strikeouts in an impressive performance. The Tigers will be heavy favorites on the road, though the team's offensive struggles—Detroit is 8-21 on the road and 22-35 overall—make confidence a luxury the struggling club cannot afford.
Source: ESPN
Around the Club
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Injuries — Manager A.J. Hinch said Javier Baez is scheduled to meet with a specialist for further evaluation on his sprained right ankle, which hasn't healed as quickly as the team hoped. Kerry Carpenter could be cleared to take live batting practice after shagging flyballs and taking swings in the cage. Source: MLB.com
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Pitching Moves — The Tigers acquired Vasquez from the Blue Jays in exchange for Connor Seabold; the 22-year-old will give Detroit additional left-handed relief depth. Source: MLB.com
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Rehab Progress — Manager Hinch said Torres felt good while swinging in the batting cage; Torres will repeat the activity, and if all goes well, he could move on to facing live pitching in batting practice before a minor-league rehab assignment. Source: MLB.com
Quick Hits
- Friday's game is the first time the Tigers and White Sox match up this season.
- The White Sox have the seventh-ranked team batting average in the AL at .237.
- Casey Mize will likely need most of a 30-day window before Detroit brings him back from the injured list.
Next Game
Chicago White Sox — Friday, May 29, 7:40 p.m. ET, Guaranteed Rate Field
Tigers Daily Report — May 29, 2026