Tigers Daily Report
June 22, 2026
Executive Summary
The Detroit Tigers look to win their fourth game in a row when they battle the New York Yankees in a key American League matchup on Monday night, following their three-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.
Top Story
Yankees Visit Comerica as Tigers Ride Late-Game Magic into High-Profile Matchup
Detroit's series-opening clash with the New York Yankees has been moved to 6:10 p.m. ET. The Yankees will send Gerrit Cole (2-1, 2.57 ERA) to the mound, while Framber Valdez (3-5, 4.09 ERA) will get the nod for the Tigers. Detroit completed a three-game sweep over the Chicago White Sox with a 5-4 10-inning win on Sunday, while New York lost two of three to the Cincinnati Reds, including a 4-1 decision on Sunday. The Yankees, who lead the AL East, are 24-15 on the road this season, while the Tigers, fourth in the AL Central, are 21-16 on their home field in 2026.
Source: Sports Illustrated
Around the Club
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Injuries — Gleyber Torres received a cortisone injection on June 19 after placing on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain, the same injury that kept him sidelined for four weeks earlier this season. Source: MLB.com
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Injuries — Wenceel Pérez was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left orbital fracture after being struck by a therapy band during a postgame arm-care routine on June 16, and is undergoing further evaluation with no expected long-term damage to eyesight. Source: MLB.com
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Injuries — Justin Verlander was scratched from his scheduled return on June 21 after suffering a left hamstring strain during a side session on June 17. Source: MLB.com
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Roster — The Tigers recalled Trei Cruz from Triple-A Toledo to replace the injured Wenceel Pérez on the roster, and it will be Cruz's major-league debut when he gets into a game. Source: CBS Sports
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Trade Deadline — With the trade deadline on August 3rd and a 30-44 record, the Tigers are technically only 6.5 games back in the weak American League playoff field but probably need to show some life in order to avoid a sell-off. Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Quick Hits
- Casey Mize will start Tuesday against the Yankees, while Tarik Skubal is slated to pitch Wednesday in the series finale.
- Dingler has 18 homers and a .397 expected wOBA with a 49.5% hard-hit rate this season.
Next Game
New York Yankees — Monday, June 22, 6:10 PM ET, Comerica Park
Tigers Daily Report — June 22, 2026