Tigers Daily Report
May 14, 2026
Executive Summary
The Tigers attempt to avoid a sweep against the Mets on Thursday afternoon after losing 3-2 in extra innings Wednesday. Detroit arrives in New York having dropped two straight with a concerning 7-18 road mark.
Top Story
Montero Tasked With Preventing Series Sweep
Right-hander Keider Montero gets the start as Detroit's de facto No. 2 pitcher, with the 25-year-old having turned in two straight quality starts, posting a 1.42 ERA over his last 12 2/3 innings with a win. Montero enters with a 2-2 record, 3.18 ERA, and 0.96 WHIP over 39.2 innings pitched this season. He faces Mets right-hander Nolan McLean, who has provided his team quality innings throughout the season. The first pitch is scheduled for 1:10 PM ET at Citi Field.
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Around the Club
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Injuries — Gleyber Torres was placed on the 10-day injured list due to left oblique tightness. Outfielder Kerry Carpenter was placed on the 10-day IL with an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder sustained Saturday against Kansas City. Source: Fubo News
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Roster — Infielder Gage Workman's contract was selected May 10 after being returned to the Tigers in 2025 as a Rule 5 draft pick. Workman has posted a 1.003 OPS with four home runs and 12 stolen bases over 35 games with Triple-A Toledo. Source: MLB.com via Wikipedia
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Prospects — Bryce Rainer, the Tigers' No. 2 prospect and MLB Pipeline's No. 28 overall, is heating up, clobbering his first home run since being promoted to High-A West Michigan on Wednesday with a 2-for-3 performance. Source: MLB.com
Quick Hits
- Catcher Dillon Dingler leads the club with 27 RBI and 7 home runs, anchoring an offense struggling on the road.
- The Mets enter on a two-game winning streak and look to build momentum at Citi Field after beating Detroit in extra innings Wednesday.
- The Tigers are 19-24 after losing the first two games of this series by scores of 2-10 and 2-3.
Next Game
New York Mets — May 14, 1:10 PM ET, Citi Field
Tigers Daily Report — May 14, 2026