Tigers Daily Report
April 02, 2026
Executive Summary
With a disappointing 2-4 record after being swept by Arizona, the Tigers return home to start their Opening Day series against St. Louis today, looking to get right against a Cardinals team that owns a 3-2 record.
Top Story
Home Opener Arrives as Tigers Seek Answers After Road Trip Struggles
The Tigers (2-3, 10th place in AL Central) face the Cardinals (0-0) on April 3, 2026 at Comerica Park, marking a fresh start after an ugly road trip. The Diamondbacks swept the Tigers in a three-game series, with Zac Gallen outdueling Tarik Skubal and Corbin Carroll hitting a homer. The Tigers' offense has hit one home run total—Dillon Dingler's solo shot in the fifth inning against the Padres on Opening Day, highlighting the team's early offensive woes. Michael McGreevy (0.00 ERA) is expected to start for St. Louis, while Framber Valdez (1.50 ERA) will take the mound for Detroit.
Source: MLB.com
Around the Club
- Prospects — No. 2 overall prospect Kevin McGonigle made his Opening Day roster for Detroit; JJ Wetherholt (No. 5) and Carson Benge (No. 16) will also open the 2026 season as Major Leaguers. Source: MLB.com
- Injuries — Beau Brieske is out until at least the end of May with a left adductor strain; the club added relief depth by signing veteran Connor Seabold to a one-year split contract. Source: MLB.com
- Game Recap — Jose Fernandez hit two home runs, including a go-ahead three-run shot in the eighth inning, in his MLB debut as the Diamondbacks beat Detroit 7-5 on Tuesday. Source: ESPN
Quick Hits
- The Tigers rank 29th in slugging percentage (.292), having hit the fewest home runs in MLB.
- The Tigers officially entered a new era of broadcast on Monday with the launch of Detroit SportsNet, a year-round TV and streaming home for the Tigers and Red Wings.
- RHP Sawyer Gipson-Long was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left oblique strain.
Next Game
St. Louis Cardinals — April 3, 1:10 PM ET, Comerica Park
Tigers Daily Report — April 02, 2026