Tigers Daily Report
June 15, 2026
Executive Summary
The Tigers open a three-game series at Houston tonight at 8:10 PM EDT, looking to build momentum after recent roster adjustments and player recoveries.
Top Story
Tigers Head to Houston with Rotation Stabilizing
Tarik Skubal made his return from surgery to remove a loose body from his left elbow on Saturday, though he took the loss giving up three runs in 4.2 innings. The same day, Jack Flaherty was placed on the 15-day IL with a left peroneal strain, but Casey Mize was set to return from the 15-day injured list before the Tigers' series finale with Cleveland was postponed due to weather. Dillon Dingler has 14 doubles, a triple, 16 home runs and 50 RBIs for the Tigers, while Gleyber Torres is 14 for 40 with four doubles and two home runs over the last 10 games.
Source: MLB.com
Around the Club
- Injuries — Jack Flaherty (left peroneal strain) was placed on the 15-day IL June 13 after leaving his game at Cleveland following a slip on the mound. Source: MLB.com
- Injuries — Bailey Horn was transferred to the 60-day IL for left elbow arthroscopy recovery, Parker Meadows to the 60-day IL with a left radius fracture, and Reese Olson on the 60-day IL after right shoulder labral repair. Source: Fubo
- Trade Deadline — With over a month until the Aug. 3 trade deadline, the Tigers have time to emerge as buyers or avoid selling, though if they fall out of the race, the team will need to decide how to proceed with Skubal. Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Quick Hits
- The Tigers are 6-4 over their last 10 games with a 2.86 ERA and have outscored opponents by 26 runs.
- The Astros enter tonight's game with a 17-27 record, while the Tigers come in at 19-24.
Next Game
Houston Astros — June 15, 8:10 PM ET, Daikin Park
Tigers Daily Report — June 15, 2026