Tigers Daily Report
July 26, 2026
Executive Summary
The Tigers are playing with genuine urgency ahead of the August 3 trade deadline, with Detroit (50-55) taking the field against Kansas City (44-62) today at Comerica Park at 1:40 p.m. ET.
Top Story
Tigers Face Royals in Deadline Push, Catcher Dingler Driving Lineup
Catcher Dillon Dingler has been a force at the plate, posting 22 home runs and 66 RBI while providing the kind of middle-of-the-order punch that keeps opposing pitchers honest. Kansas City has won three of their last four games and arrives with momentum of their own. The Tigers enter the series having struggled recently after an earlier hot streak, with trade deadline decisions looming large as the August 3 deadline approaches. Framber Valdez takes the mound for Detroit against Kansas City's Luinder Avila.
Around the Club
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Injury Update — Pitcher Casey Mize Returns — Mize was recently injured on July 19 against the Los Angeles Angels, but was able to return for his recent start on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals and absolutely shoved. As an impending free agent, Mize could also be swapped out if the Tigers choose to sell before the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
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Prospect Status — Recent Rehab Activities — Right-hander Casey Mize will be taking the hill Wednesday for his first outing with the big club since May 27 and could be operating with a slight workload restriction.
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Schedule — Orioles Series Ahead — The Tigers face Baltimore Orioles on July 27 at 6:40 PM ET, July 28 at 6:40 PM ET, and July 29 at 1:10 PM ET.
Quick Hits
- The Tigers placed McKinstry on the 10-day injured list Friday with left hip/abdominal inflammation.
- Manager A.J. Hinch said that Meadows underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a left radius fracture and will be sidelined "multiple months."
Next Game
Kansas City Royals — Today, 1:40 PM ET, Comerica Park
Tigers Daily Report — July 26, 2026