Tigers Daily Report
April 12, 2026
Executive Summary
The Tigers look to extend their winning streak against Miami today as LHP Tarik Skubal and Marlins RHP Sandy Alcantara start in a top pitching matchup at Comerica Park.
Top Story
Tigers Eye Series Finale Against Marlins After Building Momentum
Riley Greene drove in four runs with a three-run homer and Drew Anderson earned his first major league save, leading the Tigers to a 6-1 victory Saturday, while rookie Kevin McGonigle scored twice as Detroit won their second consecutive game following a five-game losing streak. The win secured A.J. Hinch his 400th victory as Tigers manager. Casey Mize allowed one run on six hits and struck out five in 5 2/3 innings to improve to 1-1. Source: ESPN
Around the Club
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Injuries — Outfielder Parker Meadows was placed on the 10-day IL with a concussion and fractured left radius bone from his Thursday collision with Riley Greene. He will undergo further testing to determine if surgery is needed on his arm. Source: MLB.com
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Roster — The Tigers recalled outfielder Wenceel Perez from Triple-A Toledo following Meadows' injury. Perez has been hitting .250 with a .807 OPS in ten games at Triple-A this season, with three doubles, two home runs, four RBI, nine runs scored, and three stolen bases. Source: Yardbarker
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Prospects — Kevin McGonigle (MLB No. 2), SS, is with Detroit (MLB), Max Clark (MLB No. 8), OF, is in Toledo (Triple-A), and Bryce Rainer (MLB No. 33), SS, is in Lakeland (Single-A) to start the minor league season. Source: MLB.com
Quick Hits
- Colt Keith added an RBI double for Detroit, which has won two straight games after losing five in a row.
- McGonigle scored twice in Saturday's win, continuing to showcase his production as a rookie.
- Spencer Torkelson had an RBI single in the eighth inning to extend Detroit's lead to 6-1.
Next Game
vs. Miami Marlins — April 12, 1:40 PM ET, Comerica Park
Tigers Daily Report — April 12, 2026