Tigers Daily Report
May 31, 2026
Executive Summary
The Tigers have lost 19 of their last 23 games, including a devastating 7-1 loss to Chicago on Saturday. As the club struggles offensively and faces mounting injuries, Gleyber Torres is scheduled to get his first rehab at-bats in Toledo Saturday night, offering a glimmer of hope for roster reinforcements.
Top Story
Torres Begins Rehab Assignment; Carpenter Close Behind
Gleyber Torres worked out with Toledo on Friday and is scheduled to get his first rehab at-bats in Toledo Saturday night, playing second base. Kerry Carpenter is starting in right field for Triple-A Toledo as he begins a rehab assignment and is expected to play at least two games with Toledo before determining next steps. Both players represent critical offensive reinforcements for a Tigers lineup that has been historically ineffective in May. Gleyber Torres completed a full workout on May 29 with the team determining next steps later in the weekend.
Source: MLB.com
Around the Club
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Roster — Tarik Skubal threw a bullpen session on May 29 at Rate Field and will throw a sim game on June 1 at Tropicana Field. The ace is expected back in June from his elbow injury.
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Injuries — The Tigers transferred Hurter (back) to the 60-day injured list Friday; his move will ensure he remains sidelined through the All-Star break. Brieske was reinstated from the 60-day IL on Friday after suffering a left adductor strain late in spring training and began a rehab assignment May 5.
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Game Recap — Valdez took the loss Saturday in a 7-1 defeat to the White Sox, giving up four runs on six hits and two walks over 6.2 innings, getting tagged for two runs in the first inning and two runs in the seventh.
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Prospects — Dillon Dingler looks set to have a career-best season from a power perspective with 11 homers, 34 RBI and a .787 OPS in 52 games this season.
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Injuries — Javier Báez's rehab work has been suspended and the Tigers are sending him to see an ankle specialist; his ankle is not responding quickly and he's not able to run full speed or do full baseball activities.
Quick Hits
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Ty Madden tossed 4⅓ innings of one-run ball in his rehab start for Triple-A Toledo on May 25 and will pitch another game on May 31, either returning from IL or remaining with Toledo.
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Jack Flaherty is tied for the MLB lead with seven losses and is yet to win a game through 12 starts, with a 5.81 ERA and 1.61 WHIP.
Next Game
Seattle Mariners — Friday, June 5 at 6:40 p.m. ET, Comerica Park
Tigers Daily Report — May 31, 2026