Tigers Daily Report
April 28, 2026
Executive Summary
The Detroit Tigers (15-14) will host the Atlanta Braves (20-9) in the first game of a three-game series Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. ET, with Casey Mize making the start for the Tigers with a 2.51 ERA and 32 strikeouts through 28 2/3 innings pitched.
Top Story
McGonigle Heating Up Entering Atlanta Series
McGonigle brings an 11-game hitting streak into this game, batting .357 with five doubles, a triple, a home run, four walks and four RBIs in his last 10 outings. The 21-year-old shortstop continues his remarkable rookie campaign as the Tigers prepare for a challenging matchup against the division-leading Braves. McGonigle has gotten off to a blazing start at the plate as a big leaguer, giving Detroit's offense significant momentum heading into Atlanta.
Source: FanDuel Research
Around the Club
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Game Recap — Torkelson went 3-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run during Detroit's 8-3 win over Cincinnati on Sunday. Spencer Torkelson tied a Tigers record by homering in five straight games, joining some of the franchise's all-time greats. Source: MLB.com
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Injuries — RHP Connor Seabold is on the 15-day IL with left ankle inflammation after his ankle gave way on the mound on April 25. RHP Justin Verlander threw an encouraging bullpen session on April 24 and will throw at least one more bullpen session next week in Atlanta before potentially progressing to a rehab assignment. Source: MLB.com
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Roster — The Tigers recalled Brenan Hanifee from Triple-A Toledo on Sunday and he's likely to fill a low-leverage spot in the bullpen in place of Connor Seabold. Source: CBS Sports
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Pitching Outlook — Detroit's current record shouldn't fool the Braves—this will likely be a tough series due to three really good starters from the Tigers. Tarik Skubal will take the mound for the first time since last week when he had a little bit of a blowup in the dugout following being pulled once he surrendered the lead. Source: Battery Power
Quick Hits
- Hao-Yu Lee hit his first major-league home run as a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning on Sunday.
- Detroit has hit 17 home runs over the last 10 games and are slugging .478 with 38 extra-base hits.
- Riley Greene has eight doubles, three home runs and 17 walks while batting .301 with a .466 slugging percentage.
Next Game
Atlanta Braves — April 28, 7:15 PM ET, Truist Park (Atlanta)
Tigers Daily Report — April 28, 2026