Tigers Daily Report
May 04, 2026
Executive Summary
Tarik Skubal takes the mound against Boston tonight seeking his fourth victory of the season, with the Tigers facing a Payton Tolle (0-1, 3.37 ERA) in what marks Detroit's first home series since concluding a sweep against Texas.
Top Story
Skubal Ready to Go After Injury Scare, Delivers in Rematch vs. Red Sox
After an injury scare in his last start at Atlanta where he rubbed his forearm during the seventh inning, Skubal said he is "not thinking about it at all" and has been cleared to start Monday. Skubal dominated the Red Sox in their last meeting on April 18, holding Boston to one run and four hits across six innings while recording his most recent victory. The Tigers ace carries a 2.70 ERA into the matchup, where the Tigers are 4-3 when he starts as the favorite on the moneyline. Detroit has won all five of its home series to start the season.
Source: Yardbarker
Around the Club
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Injuries — Gleyber Torres left Saturday's game with left side tightness but tests showed no structural damage, and he remains day-to-day. Justin Verlander threw a bullpen at close to full intensity with 94 mph fastballs and could face hitters later this week in his hip injury recovery. The Tigers selected Ricky Vanasco's contract from Triple-A Toledo on Saturday, posting a 0.00 ERA over 15 innings to replace the injured Will Vest (forearm inflammation).
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Roster — The Tigers selected Zack Short's contract from Triple-A Toledo on Sunday to provide infield depth with Javier Baez and Zach McKinstry on the injured list and Gleyber Torres considered day-to-day. The Tigers optioned Jace Jung to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday after he went 1-for-4 with two walks and a run in two big-league contests.
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Schedule — The Tigers host the Boston Red Sox for a three-game series beginning at 6:40 p.m. ET on Monday, May 4, with Tarik Skubal starting for Detroit.
Quick Hits
- Kevin McGonigle leads the Tigers with an .884 OPS this season.
- The Red Sox have lost four of their last five games entering tonight's matchup.
- Troy Melton threw 1⅔ innings with two strikeouts in his first rehab start on May 3, sitting fastball velocity at 95-96 mph with a 98-99 mph top.
Next Game
Boston Red Sox — Monday, May 4 at 6:40 PM ET, Comerica Park
Tigers Daily Report — May 04, 2026