Tigers Daily Report
July 25, 2026
Executive Summary
The Tigers open a 2-game home series against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, July 25, 2026, with first pitch set for 1:10 PM ET. Detroit continues its weekend push to climb back into the AL Central race as several key players work through their injury rehab assignments.
Top Story
Jobe, Báez Advance Rehab Schedules as Tigers Ready for Royals
Jackson Jobe is scheduled to make his second rehab start for Double-A Erie on July 25, continuing his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Meanwhile, Javier Báez went 1-for-4 with a run scored in two rehab games for Single-A Lakeland on July 21-22 and will shift his rehab assignment to Triple-A Toledo on July 25. Báez has been shelved since late April due to a high-grade ankle sprain but is finally making tangible strides toward a return, with the possibility of rejoining the Tigers before the end of July barring any setbacks.
Source: MLB.com
Around the Club
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Matchup — Casey Mize (4-6, 2.79 ERA, 82 SO) starts for Detroit against Kansas City's Michael Wacha (5-7, 3.66 ERA, 101 SO). Source: MLB.com
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Recent Form — The Tigers have been one of the best teams in baseball over the past eight weeks, riding momentum into the Royals series at Comerica Park. Source: Yahoo Sports
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Injuries — Brant Hurter threw a bullpen session on July 24 as he works back from lumbar spine inflammation. Source: MLB.com
Quick Hits
- Michael Wacha owns a 1.70 ERA across six divisional starts; Casey Mize has a 2.38 ERA over his past four starts.
- The Tigers hold a 49-54 record and sit in fourth place in the AL Central entering Saturday's game.
Next Game
Kansas City Royals — July 25, 1:10 PM ET, Comerica Park
Tigers Daily Report — July 25, 2026