Tigers Daily Report
April 29, 2026
Executive Summary
The Detroit Tigers (15-15) are set to face the Atlanta Braves (21-9) in a matchup at Truist Park tonight after yesterday's injury-plagued 5-2 loss left the roster in limbo pending MRI results.
Top Story
Mize, Báez Await MRI Results as Tigers Regroup for Game 2
Starting pitcher Casey Mize strained his right groin and left the game in the bottom of the third inning, while centerfielder Javier Báez was carted off the field in the top of fifth after making an awkward slide into first base and rolling his right ankle. Mize is scheduled for an MRI Wednesday morning, and Báez will also get an MRI Wednesday. Mize said, "I feel pretty good about things, as good as you can. The tests we've done so far seem positive. Tomorrow, literally, we will have a clearer picture." The Tigers will have some tough decisions to make if Báez has to go on the injured list. Rookie Kevin McGonigle, who extended his on-base streak to 25 games with an infield single, is the only shortstop on the 40-man roster. Zach McKinstry (hip/abdomen inflammation) is still on the injured list, as is Triple-A shortstop Trei Cruz.
Source: The Detroit News
Around the Club
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Roster — Zach McKinstry was placed on the 10-day injured list with left hip/abdominal inflammation; Parker Meadows was transferred to the 60-day injured list with a left radius fracture; Reese Olson was placed on the 60-day injured list after undergoing right shoulder labral repair; Trey Sweeney was transferred to the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain. Source: Fubo
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Prospects — The Tigers promoted No. 3 prospect Bryce Rainer from Single-A Lakeland to High-A West Michigan, and moved No. 9 Jordan Yost to Lakeland to begin his professional career. Source: MLB.com
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Game Recap — Martín Pérez threw five scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat Detroit 5-2 on Tuesday night for their 11th win in their last 13 games as the Detroit Tigers lost starter Casey Mize to an injury in the third inning. Tigers center fielder Javier Báez left on a cart after injuring his right foot on a play at first base in the fifth inning. Source: CBS Sports
Quick Hits
- Tarik Skubal (3-2, 2.72 ERA) will start for the Tigers tonight against Braves rookie RHP JR Ritchie (1-0, 2.57 ERA).
- Kevin McGonigle leads the Tigers with a .327 batting average and 22 runs scored.
- The Tigers are looking to break a one-game losing streak and have struggled on the road with a 5-13 away record.
Next Game
Atlanta Braves — April 29, 2026, 7:15 PM ET, Truist Park
Tigers Daily Report — April 29, 2026