Tigers Daily Report
August 29, 2026
Executive Summary
The Tigers face Blake Snell in the second game of their weekend series against the Dodgers, looking to even up the series after Friday's loss to the traded Tarik Skubal. Keider Montero takes the mound for Detroit, having his best season with a 3.30 ERA in 27 games.
Top Story
Tigers Seek Series Balance Against Cy Young Winner Blake Snell
Blake Snell makes his fourth start back from the injured list on Saturday, having lasted exactly six innings in each of his three starts thus far while allowing only two total runs and seven hits. Keider Montero takes the mound for the Tigers looking to even the series, and has produced a solid 3.22 ERA along with a 4.46 FIP over his recent outings. The Tigers will face a pair of two-time, Cy Young-winning left-handers Friday and Saturday in Tarik Skubal and Blake Snell.
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Quick Hits
- According to Dodgers beat writers, there is a chance Shohei Ohtani could make his first mound appearance since July 3 on Sunday, potentially deployed as an opener pitching one inning.
- Montero has 89 strikeouts and 30 walks in 133 2/3 innings this season across 21 starts.
- Left-hander Andrew Sears will have his contract selected for his big-league debut as a bulk reliever.
Next Game
Los Angeles Dodgers — August 29, 2026 at 1:10 p.m. ET, Comerica Park
Tigers Daily Report — August 29, 2026